more stats
4,698 ft
Distance
165 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
00:17:07
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
5,281 ft
Altitude min
5,438 ft
Altitude max
5,291 ft
Altitude start
5,312 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
1,906 ft
Distance climb
2,405 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:17:07
Avg time

Grand View Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Freel High Country
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #293671 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37781 in Trail Running
    • #36848 in Hiking
    • #32317 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,112 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #248 in Trail Running
    • #226 in Hiking
    • #252 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Season
    January-December
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2008
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Loose, sandy trail primarily used by hikers and equestrians. Highest area of the trail system.

Tags
Family friendlySandyViews
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Mar 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grand View Loop located?
      Grand View Loop is located in Freel High Country, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Freel High Country trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.85708, -119.81282.
      ▼ How hard is Grand View Loop?
      Grand View Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grand View Loop?
      Grand View Loop has 165 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 144 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,281 ft to 5,438 ft.
      ▼ How long is Grand View Loop?
      Grand View Loop is 4,698 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grand View Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grand View Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Grand View Loop?
      Grand View Loop is best visited during: January-December.
      ▼ How do I access Grand View Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grand View Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grand View Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Grand View Loop. The trail is 4,698 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grand View Loop?
      Grand View Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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