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High Meadows Trailhead
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September 29, 2019
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The Star Lake and Tahoe Rim Trail Loop offers an incredibly rewarding mountain biking experience, taking you through some of the most stunning high-alpine scenery in the Lake Tahoe area. You'll climb through towering forests and meadows, encountering diverse terrain from smooth granite to technical rock gardens, all leading to the breathtaking Star Lake, nestled below Job's Sister peak. This route is a true test of endurance and skill, promising expansive views of the Sierra Nevada and even glimpses of Desolation Wilderness.
Planning your ride requires careful consideration, as this difficult 25.6-mile (41.3 km) loop with 3676 feet (1121 metres) of elevation gain is best tackled by experienced riders. The trail is one of the last to clear of snow in the spring, so check conditions before heading out. Expect a duration of around 4 hours and 21 minutes, and be prepared for high altitude and the need for self-reliance on this challenging route.
This loop is renowned as one of the toughest and highest elevation sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail, making it a bucket-list ride for advanced mountain bikers near South Lake Tahoe. It's often incorporated into even longer, more strenuous routes like the
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02:11
370m
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This moderate 14.8-mile mountain biking loop in South Lake Tahoe offers diverse terrain, forest shade, and exciting freeride features.
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01:13
390m
390m
This moderate 6.1-mile mountain biking loop near South Lake Tahoe offers strenuous climbs, technical descents, and high alpine views.
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Elevation 2,020 m
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