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4.3 miles
Distance
1,233 ft
Climb
-375 ft
Descent
00:27:48
Avg time
858 ft
Altitude change
6,307 ft
Altitude min
7,421 ft
Altitude max
6,307 ft
Altitude start
7,165 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-26.8%
Grade max
34.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
709 ft
Distance flat
00:27:48
Avg time
Mount Watson Boulevard Details
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Activities
- ATV/ORV/OHV
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaPainted Rock
Tahoe City, California -
Ref Number#73
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 20 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 95 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in ATVing/Offroading
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Snowmobiling
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Global Ranking#262009 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #99141 in E-Biking
- #293624 in Trail Running
- #263199 in Hiking
- #871 in Dirtbiking
- #299 in ATVing/Offroading
- #4838 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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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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LicenseRequired
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Entrance GateYes
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Mount Watson Boulevard is a 4 mile less popular mixed trail located near Tahoe City California. This atv/orv/ohv primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,233 ft blue climb. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail. A license is required to use this trail.
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(39.167810, -120.148830)
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Nearby Trails
- Mount Watson Access Road 4,016 ft
- Mount Watson Boulevard 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Watson Boulevard
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Where is Mount Watson Boulevard located?
Mount Watson Boulevard is located in Painted Rock, Tahoe City, California, United States. It is part of the Painted Rock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.16781, -120.14883.
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What is the elevation gain for Mount Watson Boulevard?
Mount Watson Boulevard has 1,233 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 375 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,307 ft to 7,421 ft.
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How long is Mount Watson Boulevard?
Mount Watson Boulevard is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
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Are dogs allowed on Mount Watson Boulevard?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Watson Boulevard. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
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