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3,563 ft
Distance
-283 ft
Descent
00:04:05
Avg time
-284 ft
Altitude change
6,759 ft
Altitude min
7,043 ft
Altitude max
7,043 ft
Altitude start
6,759 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
3,258 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:04:05
Avg time
Corral Trail (Upper) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Observed Trials
- ATV/ORV/OHV
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Riding AreaCorral
South Lake Tahoe, California -
Ref Number#18E14
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 85 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in ATVing/Offroading
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#5532 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #2057 in E-Biking
- #1148 in Trail Running
- #2129 in Hiking
- #3098 in Dirtbiking
- #134 in ATVing/Offroading
- #868 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay-November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
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Max Width50 inches
Upper Corral is a rough rocky trail with tight banked turns and many optional jumps and drops.
Access Info
Upper Corral is primarily accessed from the paved parking area at the 2 mile marker up Fountain Place Rd (which is the continuation of Oneidas St.). 300 ft from the upper trailhead Sidewinder takes off to the right. The terminus off Upper Corral is at the bridge and creek crossing where Lower Corral picks up.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 22 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 324 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 2,139 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to corral-trail-upper trailhead
(38.866360, -119.957950)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corral Trail (Upper)
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Where is Corral Trail (Upper) located?
Corral Trail (Upper) is located in Corral, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Corral trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.86636, -119.95795.
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How hard is Corral Trail (Upper)?
Corral Trail (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Corral Trail (Upper)?
The trail has 283 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,759 ft to 7,043 ft.
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Is Corral Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
Corral Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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