Thunder Mountain Loop

South Lake Tahoe · California

4.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

51 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Conditions

Clear
54°
53°
71°
12 mph
Gust21 mph
5:35 AM
8:25 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.00 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours14% top-layer soil moisture

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

Best Window This Week

Thursday

a high near 78°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 11% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Thunder Mountain Loop is a 4.6-mile mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 51 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 Thunder Mountain Loop as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Where is Thunder Mountain Loop?

Thunder Mountain Loop 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 Thunder Mountain Loop?

Thunder Mountain Loop is 4.6 miles long, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 51 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Thunder Mountain Loop?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 78°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 11% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Thunder Mountain Loop?

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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