more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
325 ft
Climb
-313 ft
Descent
00:17:33
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
5,014 ft
Altitude min
5,318 ft
Altitude max
5,015 ft
Altitude start
5,026 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
27.9%
Grade min
4,839 ft
Distance climb
4,154 ft
Distance down
1,047 ft
Distance flat
00:17:33
Avg time

Interpretive Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Freel High Country
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #296953 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19507 in Trail Running
    • #5681 in Hiking
    • #31710 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,123 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #118 in Trail Running
    • #39 in Hiking
    • #250 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    January-December
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2007
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Loose, sandy trail primarily used by hikers and equestrians. This trail has multiple interpretive signs about the history, flora and fauna of the area.

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Family friendlySandy
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Interpretive Loop located?
      Interpretive 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 38.86324, -119.81355.
      ▼ How hard is Interpretive Loop?
      Interpretive Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Interpretive Loop?
      Interpretive Loop has 325 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 313 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,014 ft to 5,318 ft.
      ▼ How long is Interpretive Loop?
      Interpretive Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Interpretive Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Interpretive Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Interpretive Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Interpretive Loop are:
      • March (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Interpretive Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Interpretive Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Interpretive Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Interpretive Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Interpretive Loop?
      Interpretive Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 114 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 169 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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