Caples Creek Trail
South Lake Tahoe · California
3.9 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
43 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
3.9 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
43 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.
Forecast window
Wednesday
a high near 64°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
Caples Creek Trail is a 3.9-mile mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 43 min.
Mountain Biking in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe is a world-class mountain bike destination with granite terrain, lake views, Corral, Mr. Toads, and Tahoe Rim Trail access nearby. Use Caples Creek Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Where is Caples Creek Trail?
Caples Creek Trail is a mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Caples Creek Trail?
Caples Creek Trail is 3.9 miles long, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 43 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Caples Creek Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-11: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Caples Creek Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in South Lake Tahoe include Bloodsucker Trail, Old Silver Lake Trail, Silver Fork Trail, Bloodsucker Trail, Bloodsucker Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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