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  3. …Lake Tahoe Area, Reno, Carson City
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“A playful downhill run with berms, optional hits, and rocks. ”

Tim Cardoza
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4.5

Miles

7.2

KM

100%

Singletrack

8,593' 2,619 m

High

6,848' 2,087 m

Low

70' 21 m

Up

1,793' 547 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Downhill

The TRT section between Hwy 431 and Tunnel Creek Rd is open to mountain bikes only on even days. It's possible to access from Mt. Rose Hwy and old parallel jeep road and avoid the TRT bike restrictions.

Overview

This is a super fun descent that you can incorporate with riding some of the Tahoe Rim Trail. It dumps you out at Diamond Peak ski resort parking lot. You can ride up the pavement and do a "self-shuttle" or use the Flume Shuttle service to take you to the Tahoe Meadows TH.

Description

Ride out for a mile or so along the TRT, heading south until you come to the first prominent vista point where the TRT veers left. The Tyrolean DH takes off from the vista heading down and to your right. You'll be traveling sidehill for a bit, heading roughly northwest, then a moderately steep descent lands you into an area with linked up berms and some small hits.

The grins really start here and you are on your way. The trail is well traveled and easy to follow. Enjoy the optional trail features, rocks and rollers all the way down. You are probably going to want to hit it twice if possible!

History & Background

This is a legitimate Forest Service trail. It's good for intermediate to advanced riders. All features have go arounds and none are sketchy.

Contacts

Local Club: Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA)

Aug 5, 2026: A Transformational Gift is Helping Bring the Meeks Ridge Trail—and Tahoe’s Trail Future—to Life

Jul 27, 2026: What’s the latest with Basin Wide Trails Analysis?

Jul 27, 2026: No Off-Season: Mr. Crash’s Guide to Rose to Toads

Land Manager: USFS - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Office

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Tim Cardoza with improvements by Trailforks Sucks
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  4.7 from 31 votes

#2

in Lake Tahoe

#505

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  4.7 from 31 votes
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in Lake Tahoe

#7

in Nevada

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Down the hill
Feb 2, 2015 near Incline…, NV
Fast downhill trail with lots of rocks and kickers
Jun 17, 2018 near Incline…, NV

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Oct 29, 2023
Patrick Sweeney
Upper section has some snow, I'd recommend coming up old mt rose highway instead and starting after the dirt jump section to avoid it. Still ripping! 4.9mi — 0h 25m
Aug 12, 2022
Christopher Barnickel
Jun 11, 2022
Bruce Barton
Jun 1, 2022
Sarah H
Apr 18, 2021
Brice Corcoran
Oct 3, 2020
Rocky Kinder
Aug 15, 2020
Caitlin Wolters
Jul 8, 2020
Nathan Lee
Beginner mountain bike rider, thinking "when in Tahoe, ride a popular trail"...just a tad above my pay grade, but was a good challenge and fun ride. 3.7mi — 14h 15m

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