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OTB

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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Lake Tahoe
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Length

1.7 Miles 2.7 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

632' 193 m

Ascent

-3' -1 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

7,681' 2,341 m

High

7,053' 2,150 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 22 days ago
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“An epic climb or descent linking Western States to the Fibreboard or TRT. Gorgeous! ”

— S. Lengyel
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OTB (Over The Bars) is an amazing and largely underutilized singletrack between Western States (aka Tevis Trail) and the TRT.

The trail has amazing views, great rock formations, and is a beautifully built trail. Notice the craftsmanship of the built rock walls and other great features.

This is one of our favorites as both a climb or descent on epic singletrack loops. Although the trail doesn't include anything particularly gnarly, I rated it as difficult due to exposure (narrow trail on steep hillside).

Trail entrances are fairly obvious on both ends, but motorcycles regularly tear down the signs (since they say "No Motos." Keep your eyes peeled, and it should be easy to find.

Contacts

Local Club: Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association

Jun 4, 2018: Major Trail Day Schedule

May 28, 2018: Angora Ridge Gets Trail Signs

May 13, 2018: Toad’s Wild Ride Tuneup

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Jun 23, 2017
Dave Dutro
AWESOME beautiful trail. still some patches of snow but almost completely rideable 1.7mi
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  5.0 from 5 votes

#4

in Lake Tahoe

#435

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#4

in Lake Tahoe

#32

in California

#435

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Just another one of those epic Tahoe days on the trail
Just another one of those epic Tahoe days on th…
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Spot the rider! Gorgeous rock formations line the trail. It's also an amazing flowing, sometimes loose descent.
Spot the rider! Gorgeous rock formations line t…
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OTB.
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The bottom of OTB, start of a great climb!
The bottom of OTB, start of a great climb!
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Will Urich
Hillsborough, Ca
Will Urich   Hillsborough, Ca
When was the last time somebody smobbed this? Anybody recently? I did Western States on Friday (7/7/17) and it was great. Jul 12, 2017
S. Lengyel
S. Lengyel  
Snow is gone. Haven't ridden it yet this year but have gotten reports back that it's great right now. Already getting dusty! TAMBA is building new trail on the other side of Mt Watson. New connection from Tahoe City to TRT. Flowy! Come help,if you can. Build days all summer. check the TAMBA.org web site for details Jul 13, 2017

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