Western States Trail
Truckee · California
5.8 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
1h 3m
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
5.8 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
1h 3m
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Cloudy1.2" of snow expected today.
Watch for ice on trail surfaces, especially in shaded areas
This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.
Forecast window
Saturday
a high near 40°F, little expected rain, 32% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
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About This Trail
Western States Trail is a 5.8-mile mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 1h 3m.
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 Western States Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Where is Western States Trail?
Western States Trail 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 Western States Trail?
Western States Trail is 5.8 miles long, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 1h 3m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Western States Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 1.2" of snow expected today. Watch for ice on trail surfaces, especially in shaded areas Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Western States Trail?
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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