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4.0 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-542 ft
Descent
02:22:23
Avg time
-524 ft
Altitude change
8,190 ft
Altitude min
8,716 ft
Altitude max
8,714 ft
Altitude start
8,189 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-27.1%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
1,509 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,234 ft
Distance flat
02:22:23
Avg time
Molybdenite Cutoff Details
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Riding AreaSouth Lake Tahoe
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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SeasonMay-November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
The southern part of the trail goes through stunning aspen groves, and to the north, it opens in an area with big views.
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(38.258070, -119.435750)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Molybdenite Cutoff
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Where is Molybdenite Cutoff located?
Molybdenite Cutoff is located in South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the South Lake Tahoe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.25807, -119.43575.
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How hard is Molybdenite Cutoff?
Molybdenite Cutoff is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Molybdenite Cutoff?
Molybdenite Cutoff has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 542 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,190 ft to 8,716 ft.
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Is Molybdenite Cutoff a point to point trail?
Molybdenite Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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