1.8 miles
Distance
635 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:30:50
Avg time
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  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Angora Ridge
    Meyers, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • 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
    #46021 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42258 in Trail Running
    • #10215 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Lower Angora Ridge Trail mountain bike trail 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 mile
  • Distance down
    1,330 ft
  • Distance flat
    964 ft
  • Avg time
    00:30:50
  • Avg reverse time
    00:16:09
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on May 7, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.87 (10 votes)
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      Lower Angora... Trail Reports

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      May 7, 2025 @ 2:49pm
      May 7, 2025
      		 All clear
      May 4, 2025 @ 10:44am
      May 4, 2025
      		 Snow on the switchbacks at the very top but otherwise perfectly good to go.
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 9:13am
      Apr 20, 2025
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 9:11am
      Apr 20, 2025
      		 Broken tree on trail and patchy snow at top of trail.
      Aug 22, 2024 @ 10:14am
      Aug 22, 2024
      		 Clear.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 3 rides
      • 16 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 22 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
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      • 407 rides
      • Last: Jun 19, 2025

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