more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
179 ft
Climb
-361 ft
Descent
00:15:43
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
6,309 ft
Altitude min
6,529 ft
Altitude max
6,492 ft
Altitude start
6,309 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
45.5%
Grade min
3,287 ft
Distance climb
5,272 ft
Distance down
879 ft
Distance flat
00:15:43
Avg time

Lor Axe Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Chief
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 85 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #163322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135013 in E-Biking
    • #384130 in Trail Running
    • #317456 in Hiking
    • #1412 in Dirtbiking
    • #33478 in Horseback
    • #41221 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #6,078 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,054 in E-Biking
    • #14,903 in Trail Running
    • #13,645 in Hiking
    • #71 in Dirtbiking
    • #2,310 in Horseback
    • #818 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Truckee Ranger District

Flow-less up-and-down trail that has been shot to hell and back by motos. Not particularly recommended unless you like grinding through ball bearings for little reward.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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Lor Axe Trail Reports

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Oct 11, 2026 @ 11:13am (America/Boise)
Oct 11, 2026
Super loose deep dirt in places
Jul 29, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 29, 2026
Like riding on a sea of marbles for half of the trail. Particularly bad in the middle of the trail towards the southwest. Lot of hiking bikes here...
Jun 28, 2024 @ 11:51am
Jun 28, 2024
Jun 28, 2019 @ 9:45pm
Jun 28, 2019
Did this after doing Big Chief. Not recommended. Seems like more of a moto trail. Some steep hike-a-bikes, plus really loose in spots. And the...
Jul 8, 2018 @ 5:50pm
Jul 8, 2018
Overall good condition, dirt bikes have roughed up some spots.
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on Oct 11, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lor Axe located?
      Lor Axe is located in Big Chief, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Big Chief trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.26287, -120.19714.
      ▼ How hard is Lor Axe?
      Lor Axe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lor Axe?
      Lor Axe has 179 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 361 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,309 ft to 6,529 ft.
      ▼ Is Lor Axe a point to point trail?
      Lor Axe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lor Axe?
      Lor Axe is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lor Axe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lor Axe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lor Axe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lor Axe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lor Axe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Lor Axe. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lor Axe?
      Lor Axe is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 87 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 80 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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