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Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area

Mountain bike trail conditions · Tahoe & Truckee, CA 39.211° N  120.133° W   7,166 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 21h ago
Today
42°Fovercast
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, 0.14 inches of rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 42 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:31 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 21h ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, October 21st at 4pm
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, October 21st at 3pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area

Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area is a mountain bike trail network in Tahoe & Truckee, CA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky sandy. Sandy soil can help drainage, while dense tree cover can slow drying by reducing sun and wind exposure. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,166 ft, an average terrain slope of 14.4° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include Tahoe Rim Trail, Antone Meadows Trail and THE Great SKI Race. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilRocky sandy

The soil data includes about 45% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 60%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area right now?

The current estimate for Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 21h ago.

Is Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). The drying model accounts for about 45% rock fragments in the soil data. 0.1″ of rain, 21h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky sandy. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area take to dry after rain?

Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. The model accounts for about 45% rock fragments in the soil data, but that does not establish a recovery time. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area after rain?

Rock fragments influence the drying model, but softer trail sections may need more time. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What trails are at Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area?

Trails at Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area include Tahoe Rim Trail, Antone Meadows Trail, THE Great SKI Race, Western State Tahoe RIM TIE and Cedar Flat Trail. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Lake Tahoe / Truckee Area?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,166 ft, an average terrain slope of 14.4° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Rocky sandydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
60%Dense
Elevation
7,166 ft
Average grade
14.4°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

Named trails

  • Tahoe Rim Trail
  • Antone Meadows Trail
  • THE Great SKI Race
  • Western State Tahoe RIM TIE
  • Cedar Flat Trail

This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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