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2,986 ft
Distance
419 ft
Climb
2 miles
High Point
419 ft
Altitude change
7,742 ft
Altitude min
7,742 ft
Altitude start
8,159 ft
Altitude end
14%
Grade
3.6%
Grade max
50.1%
Grade min
2,986 ft
Distance climb

Triangle Lateral Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Desolation Wilderness
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Ref Number
    #17E38
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #176086 in Hiking [+]
    • #86659 in Trail Running
    • #17281 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Triangle Lateral is a 2,986 ft black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near South Lake Tahoe California. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Fun and flowy! Snow at times, but a great cut down towards Echo Lake

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Triangle Lateral located?
      Triangle Lateral 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 38.84728, -120.08755.
      ▼ How hard is Triangle Lateral?
      Triangle Lateral is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Triangle Lateral?
      Triangle Lateral has 419 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,742 ft to 8,160 ft.
      ▼ Is Triangle Lateral a point to point trail?
      Triangle Lateral is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Triangle Lateral?
      Triangle Lateral is 2,986 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Triangle Lateral?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Triangle Lateral. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Triangle Lateral? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Triangle Lateral are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Triangle Lateral?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to hike Triangle Lateral. The trail is 2,986 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Triangle Lateral?
      Triangle Lateral is a very popular trail. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 53 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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