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4,701 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:07:10
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
7,454 ft
Altitude min
7,609 ft
Altitude max
7,609 ft
Altitude start
7,454 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
571 ft
Distance climb
3,317 ft
Distance down
814 ft
Distance flat
00:07:10
Avg time

KB Trail (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper KB Trails
    Kings Beach, California
  • Ref Number
    18E04A
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #88526 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102639 in Trail Running
    • #67782 in Hiking
    • #3170 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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KB Trail (Upper) is a 4,701 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Kings Beach California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 352 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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KB Trail (Upper) Trail Reports

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May 23, 2025 @ 8:51am
May 23, 2025
Last mile of the climb is still completely snow covered before martis peak. Give it another week or 2
Nov 9, 2024 @ 11:23am
Nov 9, 2024
Aug 28, 2022 @ 3:17pm
Aug 28, 2022
May 23, 2022 @ 12:54pm
May 23, 2022
Some snow patches and mud. Still rideable and fun
May 23, 2022 @ 12:53pm
May 23, 2022
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on May 23, 2025
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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  • Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About KB Trail (Upper)

        Where is KB Trail (Upper) located?
        KB Trail (Upper) is located in Upper KB Trails, Kings Beach, California, United States. It is part of the Upper KB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.27688, -120.04734.
        How hard is KB Trail (Upper)?
        KB Trail (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for KB Trail (Upper)?
        KB Trail (Upper) has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,454 ft to 7,609 ft.
        Is KB Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
        KB Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is KB Trail (Upper)?
        KB Trail (Upper) is 4,701 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on KB Trail (Upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on KB Trail (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride KB Trail (Upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride KB Trail (Upper) are:
        • July (45 activities)
        • June (43 activities)
        • August (42 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access KB Trail (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to KB Trail (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride KB Trail (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride KB Trail (Upper). The trail is 4,701 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is KB Trail (Upper)?
        KB Trail (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,732 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,710 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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