more stats
3.4 miles
Distance
766 ft
Climb
-1,529 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-763 ft
Altitude change
7,590 ft
Altitude min
8,353 ft
Altitude start
7,589 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-55.4%
Grade max
45.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
863 ft
Distance flat

Mt. Ralston Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Desolation Wilderness
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Ref Number
    #17E41
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Hiking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #93167 in Hiking [+]
    • #103065 in Trail Running
    • #13624 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Mt. Ralston is a 3 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near South Lake Tahoe California. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt. Ralston located?
      Mt. Ralston is located in Desolation Wilderness, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Desolation Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.85608, -120.11172.
      ▼ How hard is Mt. Ralston?
      Mt. Ralston is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt. Ralston?
      Mt. Ralston has 766 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,529 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,590 ft to 8,936 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt. Ralston a point to point trail?
      Mt. Ralston is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mt. Ralston?
      Mt. Ralston is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt. Ralston?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt. Ralston. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mt. Ralston? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt. Ralston are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Mt. Ralston?
      Mt. Ralston is a moderately popular trail. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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