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
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Net Elevation
24 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Partly CloudyNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.
Forecast window
Tuesday
a high near 60°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
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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. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 24 min.
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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Technical Rating
Black Diamond
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Big Chief Trail (Upper) FAQ
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 is the weather outlook for Big Chief Trail (Upper)?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-09: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Big Chief Trail (Upper)?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Truckee include Donner Lake Rim Trail, Donner Lake Rim Trail, Hole in the Ground, Warren Lake Trail, Truckee View Point. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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