Trail Detail
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
Not Rated
3.5 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
38 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.
Best Window This Week
Wednesday
a high near 67°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Horsethief Road is a 3.5-mile mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a doubletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 38 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby South Lake Tahoe rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in South Lake Tahoe.
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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Horsethief Road FAQ
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 are the current riding conditions for Horsethief Road?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 67°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Horsethief Road?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in South Lake Tahoe include Upper Tamarack (A.K.A. AT&T), Granite Lake - Hidden Lake Trail (17E23), Rubicon Trail (16E30.2), Tahoe Mountain Trail (South), Roads End Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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