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2.8 miles
Distance
1,149 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:49:56
Avg time
1,064 ft
Altitude change
7,754 ft
Altitude min
8,818 ft
Altitude max
7,754 ft
Altitude start
8,818 ft
Altitude end
7.288%
Grade
-10.404%
Grade max
38.148%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,577 ft
Distance down
2,019 ft
Distance flat
00:49:56
Avg time
Monument Pass Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFreel High Country
South Lake Tahoe, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerUSFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
New in 2014, this trail climbs over 1,000 vertical feet in about 3 miles to connect the top of Cold Creek Trail/High Meadow Rd. to Monument Pass and the TRT. The lower half is really fun and flowy, a good climb or descent. The top half is sandy with several rock stair sequences and tight, steep switchbacks. The trail is a difficult option to get up to the TRT, but a better choice to ride down. The Monument Pass Trail passes through many old growth Jupiter trees, Mountain Mahogany, and some cool rock outcroppings. Ride as an out and back or as a loop south to Star Lake or north to Van Sickle Trail.
Access Info
The upper trailhead departs the TRT west traversing the side of Monument Peak before descending to High Meadow.
The lower trailhead: from the end of the Cold Creek Trail turn left (away from the creek) and ride the remnants of High Meadow Rd. under the power lines for a few hundred feet before the trail begins traveling east.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to monument-pass-trail trailhead
(38.901960, -119.905170)
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Nearby Trails
- Cold Creek Trail (upper) 39 ft
- Star Lake Road 4,554 ft
- Star Lake Trail 2 miles
- High Meadows Road Bypass 2 miles
- Cold Creek Upper Connector 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monument Pass Trail
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Where is Monument Pass Trail located?
Monument Pass Trail is located in Freel High Country, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Freel High Country trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.90196, -119.90517.
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How hard is Monument Pass Trail?
Monument Pass Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.288%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Monument Pass Trail?
Monument Pass Trail has 1,149 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,754 ft to 8,818 ft.
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Is Monument Pass Trail a point to point trail?
Monument Pass Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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