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1.7 miles
Distance
761 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:17:36
Avg time
698 ft
Altitude change
6,460 ft
Altitude min
7,157 ft
Altitude max
6,460 ft
Altitude start
7,157 ft
Altitude end
7.711%
Grade
-11.297%
Grade max
27.632%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,197 ft
Distance down
109 ft
Distance flat
00:17:36
Avg time
Mount Watson Access Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Watson
Tahoe City, California -
Ref Number16N71
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 85 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in ATVing/Offroading
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionUphill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUS Forest Service
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Mount Watson Access Road is a 2 mile moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Tahoe City California. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 761 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 12 miles avg distance
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(39.174647, -120.148775)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Watson Access Road
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Where is Mount Watson Access Road located?
Mount Watson Access Road is located in Mount Watson, Tahoe City, California, United States. It is part of the Mount Watson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.17465, -120.14878.
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What is the elevation gain for Mount Watson Access Road?
Mount Watson Access Road has 761 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,460 ft to 7,157 ft.
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Is Mount Watson Access Road a point to point trail?
Mount Watson Access Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Mount Watson Access Road?
Mount Watson Access Road is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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