Van Sickle Trail

South Lake Tahoe · Nevada

Cross Country

3.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

35 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Weather outlook

Clear
44°
34°
56°
11 mph
Gust13 mph
6:37 AM
4:49 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

10% top-layer soil moisture49°F surface soil temperature

This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.

Forecast window

Thursday

a high near 55°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .

About This Trail

Van Sickle Trail is a 3.3-mile cross country mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 35 min.

Mountain Biking in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is one of the mountain biking hubs in Nevada, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Van Sickle 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

Dirt

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

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Where is Van Sickle Trail?

Van Sickle Trail is a mountain bike trail near South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Van Sickle Trail?

Van Sickle Trail is 3.3 miles long, rated black diamond, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 35 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Van Sickle Trail?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-10: 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 Van Sickle Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in South Lake Tahoe include James Lee Loops, James Lee Loops W, Clear Creek Trail G, Clear Creek Trail/Jacks Valley Loop, Clear Creek Trail L. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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