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1,906 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
8,118 ft
Altitude min
8,157 ft
Altitude max
8,122 ft
Altitude start
8,156 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
1,001 ft
Distance climb
256 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:02:03
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High Camp Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Olympic Valley at Palisades Tahoe Summer
    Olympic Valley, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #325909 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88546 in Trail Running
    • #75466 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Squaw Valley Ski Corp

This gentle trail begins at High Camp, traverses across the Belmont ridge with panoramic views of the upper alpine peaks. Hikers then loop down through the upper mountain’s spacious open bowls under the Mountain Meadow Chairlift to High Camp. During the winter this area serves as Squaw Valley’s beginner ski and snowboard slopes.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 25, 2021 @ 1:43pm
Jul 25, 2021
 Currently open for summer access. For more info visit SquawAlpine.com
Nov 17, 2017 @ 7:48am
Nov 17, 2017
 Squaw has begun ski operations, the trail network is closed
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        Frequently Asked Questions About High Camp Loop

        ▼ Where is High Camp Loop located?
        High Camp Loop is located in Olympic Valley at Palisades Tahoe Summer, Olympic Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Olympic Valley at Palisades Tahoe Summer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.1953, -120.26197.
        ▼ How hard is High Camp Loop?
        High Camp Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Camp Loop?
        High Camp Loop has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,118 ft to 8,157 ft.
        ▼ Is High Camp Loop a point to point trail?
        High Camp Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is High Camp Loop?
        High Camp Loop is 1,906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Camp Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on High Camp Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access High Camp Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Camp Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride High Camp Loop?
        The estimated time to ride High Camp Loop is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,906 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is High Camp Loop?
        High Camp Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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