5.0 miles
Distance
1,756 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:47:46
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Stanford Rock Trail
Stanford Rock Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Horse
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Riding AreaWard Canyon
Tahoe City, California -
Ref Number#15E35
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Log Ride, Other
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 95 in Horseback
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Year Opened2019
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Land ManagerUSFS- LTBMU
This is the official Stanford Rock Trail route as of October, 2019. TAMBA has built over 4 miles of new re-routes on Stanford Rock. Stanford Rock is being re-routed from legacy logging road to flowy new generation bike optimized singletrack. The views are stellar. It's gone from steep, rocky logging road to bermy, flowy goodness with some optional lines, It's an entirely new trail TAMBA will be continuing construction until the snow flies and in 2020.
All of the worst sections of old logging road are now gorgeous singletrack. Stanford Rock Trail also now goes to Stanford Rock Summit. Massive panoramic views from the top with some summit surprises!
Access Info
The best access is from the Hwy 89 Bike path. There are multiple entrances from Hwy 89. The Ward Creek crossing can be dangerous in high snow years. Start your ride with a mellow 10-15 minute singletrack warm up before the climb instead of wet feet from the Ward Creek crossing.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Stanford Rock Trail mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change1,753 ft
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Altitude min6,521 ft
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Altitude max8,274 ft
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Altitude start6,521 ft
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Altitude end8,274 ft
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Grade6.7%
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Grade max-1.8%
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Grade min33.7%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down282 ft
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Distance flat604 ft
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Avg time00:47:46
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Avg reverse time00:37:59
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 12 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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Routes with this trail
Daisydela
(Sep 5, 2019 at 16:14)
(Sep 5, 2019 at 16:14)
Oh wow! What a great improvement! Thx for the hard work. I will donate! If you like this trail and can’t volunteer, donate!
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Vinnyl26
(Oct 7, 2019 at 12:28)
(Oct 7, 2019 at 12:28)
Amazing trail Thank you again TAMBA for everything you do. I wish I was a local to help out.
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DrHog
(Jun 29, 2020 at 15:55)
The TAMBA trail work has been outstanding. I can honestly say I have never enjoyed a 2000' climb more than this one, and the descent was world class. I have to admit I am glad that you can't shuttle this--there are no braking bumps and the dust is no problem.
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Tahoef1nut
(Jul 18, 2020 at 14:09)
(Jul 18, 2020 at 14:09)
There’s one of the biggest sugar pines I’ve ever seen about 1/4 of the way up. Keep an eye out!
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WillieB
(Aug 3, 2020 at 8:40)
The log ride is awesome! The rest of the trail is fun, but nothing too exceptional. Really great views at the top, and great trail for a variety of skill levels.
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ashort
(Sep 23, 2020 at 15:03)
(Sep 23, 2020 at 15:03)
Generally a very steep climb. They’ve done a great job building some cool berms and flow trail on the lower half after the initial steep climb. Great views of the lake from the top.
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cudabri
(Jul 25, 2021 at 17:28)
Great job TAMBA, this trail is made for mountain biking!
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Nearby Trails
- Ward Creek Park Trail 0 ft
- Stanford/ward Shortcut 853 ft
- Stanford/ward Connector 1,270 ft
- Upper Barker Pass Road To Stanford Rock Trail Connector 2,871 ft
- Old Stanford Rock 3,294 ft
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TAMBA Stanford Rock Trail Build Days-
August 28, Wednesday
September 1, Sunday
September 3, Tuesday
September 8, Sunday
September 11, Wednesday
September 13, Friday
September 18, Wednesday
September 21, Saturday
September 25, Wednesday
September 29, Sunday
October 3, Wednesday
October 6, Sunday
More information at tamba.org or tamba on FB.
New trails cost real money! TAMBA is a non-profit volunteer driven organization. You can also help by buying a volunteer trail builder lunch or a new tool by donating to this trail right through the TrailForks app.