Wheeler Creek Trail

South Lake Tahoe · California

4.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

47 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Clear
84°
49°
87°
16 mph
Gust18 mph
5:58 AM
8:09 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

5% top-layer soil moisture66°F surface soil temperature

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

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 16 mph

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About This Trail

Wheeler Creek Trail is a 4.3-mile mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, California. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 47 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 Wheeler Creek 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

Ground

Technical Rating

Green Circle

Trail Marking

Poorly Marked

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Wheeler Creek Trail FAQ

Where is Wheeler Creek Trail?

Wheeler Creek 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 Wheeler Creek Trail?

Wheeler Creek Trail is 4.3 miles long, rated green circle, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 47 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Wheeler Creek Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 16 mph.

What other mountain bike trails are near Wheeler Creek Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in South Lake Tahoe include Willow Creek Spur D, Summit Meadow Road, Poore Lake Connector, Leavitt Trail, West Walker River Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Wheeler Creek Trail?

Trail marking is listed as poorly marked.

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