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4,285 ft
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
-120 ft
Altitude change
6,449 ft
Altitude min
6,612 ft
Altitude max
6,612 ft
Altitude start
6,493 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
2,789 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time

High Meadows OHV Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Powerline
    South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Ref Number
    18E33A
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 90 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #70039 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36219 in E-Biking
    • #78132 in Trail Running
    • #97577 in Hiking
    • #3429 in Dirtbiking
    • #251 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #2636 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    50 inches
  • License
    Not Required

This is a very fun, high banked moto trail that is appropriate for all rider levels depending on how fast it is taken. It's also a continuation of the Powerline Trail and provides access to Powerline Road and subsequently to the Corral network of trails. This trail becomes very sandy and loose in summer, so riding up is usually frustrating.

Access Info

Look for the prominent forest service trailhead sign approximately a quarter mile up the High Meadow forest access road. The lower end of this trail morphs into the Powerline Road.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

This trail has ATV/ dirt bike traffic. It is a fun downhill with berms and rollers or a steep climb.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to high-meadows-ohv-trail trailhead (38.896430, -119.953250)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About High Meadows OHV Trail

        ▼ Where is High Meadows OHV Trail located?
        High Meadows OHV Trail is located in Powerline, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Powerline trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.89643, -119.95325.
        ▼ How hard is High Meadows OHV Trail?
        High Meadows OHV Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Meadows OHV Trail?
        High Meadows OHV Trail has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,449 ft to 6,612 ft.
        ▼ Is High Meadows OHV Trail a point to point trail?
        High Meadows OHV Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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