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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Conditions

Clear
56°
52°
74°
16 mph
Gust21 mph
5:33 AM
8:25 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

5% top-layer soil moisture71°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Best Window This Week

Sunday

a high near 73°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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 with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 35 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 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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Van Sickle Trail FAQ

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 are the current riding conditions for Van Sickle Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 73°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Van Sickle Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in South Lake Tahoe include Marlette Creek Trail, Longview Trail, Lincoln Bypass Trail, Capital to Tahoe Trail, James Lee Loops Crossover. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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