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3,318 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
6,906 ft
Altitude min
6,976 ft
Altitude max
6,926 ft
Altitude start
6,971 ft
Altitude end
1.355%
Grade
-12.349%
Grade max
16.454%
Grade min
1,889 ft
Distance climb
1,056 ft
Distance down
373 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

Upper Rawhide Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paige Meadows
    Tahoe City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Decommissioned forest road, fairly flat but a tad more technical than the lower section

Tags
Family friendly
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 97 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 813 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Upper Rawhide Road Trail Reports

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Nov 6, 2025 @ 1:59pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 6, 2025
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Jul 23, 2025 @ 12:06pm
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Jun 1, 2025 @ 4:39pm
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Jun 27, 2024 @ 4:07am
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May 25, 2024 @ 8:16am
May 25, 2024
Upper Rawhide still large snow patches from TRT connector further west towards Paige Meadows. Needs a week or more to melt out.
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on Nov 6, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Rawhide Road located?
      Upper Rawhide Road is located in Paige Meadows, Tahoe City, California, United States. It is part of the Paige Meadows trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.15135, -120.16722.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Rawhide Road?
      Upper Rawhide Road has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,906 ft to 6,976 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Rawhide Road a point to point trail?
      Upper Rawhide Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Upper Rawhide Road?
      Upper Rawhide Road is 3,318 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Rawhide Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Rawhide Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Rawhide Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Rawhide Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Rawhide Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Rawhide Road. The trail is 3,318 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Rawhide Road?
      Upper Rawhide Road is a very popular trail. There have been 3,349 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,848 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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