2 miles
Distance
635 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:32:13
Avg time
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Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Angora
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Trail Usage
    Multi-use
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #33654 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Manager
    US Forest Service

This trail was completed in August 2017 and still a bit raw in places. It was funded by the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association and built in partnership with the US Forest Service and many volunteers. The trail sits on a rocky glacial moraine ridge line. Part of a larger multi-year new trail system project connecting Tahoe Mountain, Angora Ridge and Fallen Leaf Lake - your membership and Trail Karma dollars at work

This trail is relentlessly rocky, but very fun up and downhill. Moderate incline, tight turns, and outstanding views of Fallen Leaf Lake and Mount Tallac.

Makes an excellent walking alternative to get to Angora Lakes.

Access Info

The trail begins just to the west of Angora Lake Road at the intersection with Tahoe Mountain Road. It exits onto Angora Lake Road about 300 ft shy of the fire lookout tower and picks up again on the opposite side of the road about 30ft lower.

More Stats for Lower Angora Ridge Trail bike trail
  • Altitude change
    571 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,697 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,267 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,697 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,267 ft
  • Grade
    5.952%
  • Grade max
    -19.127%
  • Grade min
    25.165%
  • Distance climb
    1 miles
  • Distance down
    1,330 ft
  • Distance flat
    964 ft
  • Avg time
    00:32:13
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Status:
on Sep 1, 2019
Dry
Avg: 3.6 (5 votes)

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      Lower Angora... Trail Reports

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      Sep 1, 2019 @ 3:33pm
      Sep 1, 2019
      		 Trail in good condition
      Jul 12, 2019 @ 1:25pm
      Jul 12, 2019
      		 Did some minor work on the trail today. It is pretty much in prime condition.
      Jun 15, 2019 @ 1:38pm
      Jun 15, 2019
      Jun 2, 2019 @ 10:09pm
      Jun 2, 2019
      May 12, 2019 @ 11:39am
      May 12, 2019
      		 A few snow patches at the very top, easy to walk over. Otherwise clear of snow and mud.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 2 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 128 rides
      • 13 miles avg distance
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      • 159 rides
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      Jul 12, 2019 @ 2:38pm
      Jul 12, 2019

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      1 Review & Comments

      • + 0
      flag bl858 (Jun 7, 2019 at 20:03)
       This might be the most fun trail I've ever ridden uphill.
      [Reply]

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