Summit Lake Trail

South Lake Tahoe · California

1.1 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

12 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Double Black

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Conditions

Clear
61°
58°
85°
13 mph
Gust17 mph
5:33 AM
8:24 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

5% top-layer soil moisture78°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Sunday

a high near 85°F, little expected rain, 4% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Summit Lake Trail is a 1.1-mile mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. RidePal marks it as a double black diamond trail with a singletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 12 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 Summit Lake Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Singletrack

Technical Rating

Double Black Diamond

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Summit Lake Trail FAQ

Where is Summit Lake Trail?

Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake Trail?

Summit Lake Trail is 1.1 miles long, rated double black diamond, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 12 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Summit Lake Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 85°F, little expected rain, 4% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Summit Lake Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in South Lake Tahoe include Barn Trail, Cal Neva Connect, Horse Meadows Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail (High Meadows), Tahoe Rim Trail Freel Peak. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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