Horsethief Road

South Lake Tahoe · California

3.5 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

38 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

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Weather outlook

Clear
39°
36°
55°
12 mph
Gust18 mph
6:34 AM
4:51 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

16% top-layer soil moisture37°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Forecast window

Wednesday

a high near 60°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

Horsethief Road is a 3.5-mile mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. Surface: doubletrack. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 38 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 Horsethief Road as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Doubletrack

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Where is Horsethief Road?

Horsethief Road 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 Horsethief Road?

Horsethief Road is 3.5 miles long, with a doubletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 38 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Horsethief Road?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-08: 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 Horsethief Road?

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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