Big Chief Trail (Upper)
Truckee · California
2.2 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
24 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Black Diamond
2.2 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
24 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
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
Friday
a high near 71°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Big Chief Trail (Upper) is a 2.2-mile mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 24 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Truckee rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Truckee.
Mountain Biking in Truckee
Truckee is a Tahoe-area mountain biking hub with high-alpine singletrack, rocky forest descents, and classic routes around Donner Lake, Tahoe Donner, and the Tahoe National Forest. Use Big Chief Trail (Upper) as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Surface
Ground
Technical Rating
Black Diamond
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Where is Big Chief Trail (Upper)?
Big Chief Trail (Upper) is a mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Big Chief Trail (Upper)?
Big Chief Trail (Upper) is 2.2 miles long, rated black diamond, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 24 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Big Chief Trail (Upper)?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 71°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Big Chief Trail (Upper)?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Truckee include Alt Connector, Capsian Connector, Lower Barker Connector, Lower Rusty's, Beaver Tail Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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