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4,163 ft
Distance
-177 ft
Descent
00:06:55
Avg time
-178 ft
Altitude change
4,837 ft
Altitude min
5,014 ft
Altitude max
5,014 ft
Altitude start
4,836 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
3,720 ft
Distance down
341 ft
Distance flat
00:06:55
Avg time

Sandy Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Freel High Country
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #258355 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7599 in Trail Running
    • #27668 in Hiking
    • #26041 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,038 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #51 in Trail Running
    • #174 in Hiking
    • #230 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    January-December
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Loose soils used heavily by hikers and equestrians. Except for some Jeffrey pines at the upper end, most of this section is exposed through sagebrush, rabbitbrush and bitterbrush.

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Family friendlySandy
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 13, 2019 @ 2:01pm
Jul 13, 2019
 Aptly named. 3 inches of loose sand. Bring your fat bike or plan to walk up hill
Apr 30, 2018 @ 4:17pm
Apr 30, 2018
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on Jul 13, 2019
Very Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandy Trail located?
      Sandy Trail is located in Freel High Country, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Freel High Country trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.86324, -119.81355.
      ▼ How hard is Sandy Trail?
      Sandy Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandy Trail?
      The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,837 ft to 5,014 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sandy Trail?
      Sandy Trail is 4,163 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandy Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sandy Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sandy Trail?
      Sandy Trail is best visited during: January-December.
      ▼ How do I access Sandy Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandy Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandy Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Sandy Trail. The trail is 4,163 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandy Trail?
      Sandy Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 277 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 264 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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