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1,444 ft
Distance
-178 ft
Descent
00:02:28
Avg time
-178 ft
Altitude change
6,948 ft
Altitude min
7,126 ft
Altitude max
7,126 ft
Altitude start
6,949 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-31.6%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
1,444 ft
Distance down
00:02:28
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTahoe Mountain
South Lake Tahoe, California -
Ref Number17E80D
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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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
Steep upper section to the Valley View Trail drops down from the radio tower to Deveron Connector. Tight & flat switchbacks along with a steeper grade make for a more challenging ride than the neighboring singletrack.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 257 rides
- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Directions to valley-view-trail-upper trailhead
(38.905090, -120.028720)
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Nearby Trails
- Tahoe Mountain Doubletrack 0 ft
- Valley View Trail 1,398 ft
- Tahoe Mountain Trail (north Section) 1,565 ft
- Deveron Connector 2,218 ft
- Valley View Road 2,546 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley View Trail (Upper)
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Where is Valley View Trail (Upper) located?
Valley View Trail (Upper) is located in Tahoe Mountain, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It is part of the Tahoe Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.90509, -120.02872.
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How hard is Valley View Trail (Upper)?
Valley View Trail (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Valley View Trail (Upper)?
The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,948 ft to 7,126 ft.
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Is Valley View Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
Valley View Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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