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3,563 ft
Distance
-283 ft
Descent
00:04:05
Avg time
-284 ft
Altitude change
6,759 ft
Altitude min
7,043 ft
Altitude max
7,043 ft
Altitude start
6,759 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
3,258 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:04:05
Avg time

Corral Trail (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Corral
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Ref Number
    #18E14
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 80 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5532 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2057 in E-Biking
    • #1148 in Trail Running
    • #2129 in Hiking
    • #3098 in Dirtbiking
    • #134 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #868 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    50 inches

Upper Corral is a rough rocky trail with tight banked turns and many optional jumps and drops.

Access Info

Upper Corral is primarily accessed from the paved parking area at the 2 mile marker up Fountain Place Rd (which is the continuation of Oneidas St.). 300 ft from the upper trailhead Sidewinder takes off to the right. The terminus off Upper Corral is at the bridge and creek crossing where Lower Corral picks up.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 20 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 673 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2,493 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.77 (47 votes)
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      tahoerdr
      This is NOT an uphill route. Take the road.
      flowfiend
      If this is a black, I'm a world cup racer. It's a moderate tech blue at worst. Anyone can ride this trail.
      DirtbagMusubi DirtbagMusubi
      So good! Flowy, chunky and tons of side hits. Awesome trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Corral Trail (Upper) located?
      Corral Trail (Upper) is located in Corral, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Corral trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.86636, -119.95795.
      ▼ How hard is Corral Trail (Upper)?
      Corral Trail (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corral Trail (Upper)?
      The trail has 283 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,759 ft to 7,043 ft.
      ▼ Is Corral Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Corral Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Corral Trail (Upper)?
      Corral Trail (Upper) is 3,563 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Corral Trail (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Corral Trail (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Corral Trail (Upper)?
      Corral Trail (Upper) is best visited during: May-November.
      ▼ How do I access Corral Trail (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Corral Trail (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Corral Trail (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Corral Trail (Upper). The trail is 3,563 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Corral Trail (Upper)?
      Corral Trail (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 14,497 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,729 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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