[dchester]

Guesses on when the trails will be clear of snow? I want to hit Ophir again this year.

Experts weigh in. I know there are several of you out there. lmao

 

[leaguerider]

They will be open when the Hole in the Ground trail is open. ;-)

 

[jhill]

How is Ophir? That was high on my list last year but never got around to it.

 

[dchester]

I liked it, has a good descent, some chunk, creeks, flow. Very raw not ridden much.

 

[Guest]

I liked it, has a good descent, some chunk, creeks, flow. Very raw not ridden much.

I rode Hayflat DH last year...how does Ophir Creek compare to that trail? I really liked the riding in that area :thumbsup:

 

[JMac47]

I rode Hayflat DH last year...how does Ophir Creek compare to that trail? I really liked the riding in that area :thumbsup:

I plan to check it out this year. Cant wait til Tahoe opens up. Brief description incase you didnt see it elsewheres:

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/ophir-creek-trail/reports/

 

[Guest]

^^^Thanks...I was just looking for some feedback from someone who has ridden both trails.

 

[dchester]

I rode Hayflat DH last year...how does Ophir Creek compare to that trail? I really liked the riding in that area :thumbsup:

Not much at all close to the gnar of Hay Flat. Ophir has one section I'd consider hard and its only because its not rideable. Its part of the creek which descends and is about maybe 50 yards. Hay flat is constant gnar top to bottom. Ophir has fast flowy sections and sandy like trt.

 

[JMac47]

Got it. Well maybe I'll get there ahead of you and give you the beta firsthand after.😎

 

[Guest]

^^^or...you can let me know when you head up there, and maybe we can ride it together???

 

[jhill]

Anyone know if it's melted out yet? Was up on Tyrolean yesterday and there were still some good sized patches around.

 

[dchester]

Anyone know if it's melted out yet? Was up on Tyrolean yesterday and there were still some good sized patches around.

Last Thursday, it didn't look good. So if you say two days ago there were good size patches, it must be thick! There is a tahoe trails update on FB if you have an acct, local peeps who report on all over the state.

I'm itching to do Ophir again so lets keep this one updated.

 

[dchester]

Word is its now mostly clear and ready to ride.

 

[dchester]

Just wish there was a shuttle back to top lol

 

[kb1dqh]

Tyrolean is snow free. Just rode it Saturday. There's still snow in the Meadows above near the TRT. TRT between Marlette Peak and Tunnel is mostly snow free - if going towards Tunnel there's some snow on the uphill portions, but only patches now... downhill to Tunnel is snow free.