Pony Express Trail

South Lake Tahoe · California

4.0 mi

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Net Elevation

44 min

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Weather outlook

Cloudy
37°
24°
39°
25 mph
Gust52 mph
6:40 AM
4:48 PM
Snowy

4.1" of snow expected today.

Snow may cover obstacles and trail markers

1.9 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours12.0 cm forecast snowfall in the next 48 hours

This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.

Forecast window

Tuesday

a high near 29°F, little expected rain, 22% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

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About This Trail

Pony Express Trail is a 4.0-mile mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 44 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 Pony Express Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Where is Pony Express Trail?

Pony Express 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 Pony Express Trail?

Pony Express Trail is 4.0 miles long, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 44 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Pony Express Trail?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 4.1" of snow expected today. Snow may cover obstacles and trail markers Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Pony Express 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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