[atayl0r]

We have a ski (and I use that term loosely) lease in Tahoe City this season and, barring any late season dumps, it looks like it's going to be a mtn bike lease for the remainder of the season. Mother Nature, you are one fickle little #)%^$.

So, embarrassed to say, I haven't ridden north Tahoe in quite some time. Any suggestions and trail reports? I'll have my 12 year-old son in tow. He's a fairly strong rider and enjoys the technical - although he is on a hardtail and hasn't really experienced real Sierra babyheads yet.

Thanks in advance for any 411.

 

[Miclin]

Sawtooth condition is good today. Only a few ice spots. Easy ride without much climb. Some rocks but easily manageable on HT.


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[Axe]

Many trails at Tahoe Donner are about to be free of snow. But kind of muddy right now. Map: https://i61.tinypic.com/9qdx5s.png

I took my studded tire bike back home yesterday. No chance to use it on roads there this season. Need to get a proper fat bike for the next season.

 

[atayl0r]

Many trails at Tahoe Donner are about to be free of snow. But kind of muddy right now. Map: https://i61.tinypic.com/9qdx5s.png .

Wow, didn't realize Tahoe Donner had that much riding. Makes sense though.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[powpig]

I rode Lloyds on Friday, out by Prosser Dam, it was in about the best condition I've ever ridden it.

I just got back from riding Emigrant up towards Tahoe Donner and up a bit of The Animal. Just a bit of snow along Alder Creek on the way up.

Yesterday we rode Galena Creek up to Dry Pond down near Reno. It was very good!
http://www.greatbasinbicycles.com/s...s/Dry Pond - Thomas - Whites Creek Trail.pdf

Peavine trails should be pretty good too.

 

[Axe]

Wow, didn't realize Tahoe Donner had that much riding. Makes sense though.

Thanks for the feedback.

Perimeter trail is a good loop, even some technical bits. It may be ridable soon. There is a bunch of unidentified single track near Prosser hill. Hidden Gem trail is a very nice downhill, but it is full of snow on that side.

Some bits look more like this so far:

 

[atayl0r]

We're at Rocky Ridge in Tahoe City - next to Burton Creek SP. Would that section of Tahoe Rim trail be fun? Looks like most of it is south-facing. Might be clear by now.

 

[Brewtality]

Is HITG open yet?

 

[jonesjus]

Considering the lack of white stuff, I would assume Burton Creek and the XC center are generally doable. I bet the sections of TRT out of TC above the truckee river canyon are mostly open too. Let us know how it goes.

 

[atayl0r]

Is HITG open yet?

What's HITG? Why's everyone speaking in code?

I will report back if/when we hit the trail up there. Still, some of the best powder days are in April...

 

[zorg]

HITG: hole in the ground. Last trail to open in Truckee, and the first that everyone wants to know about. Sort if a running joke here.

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[atayl0r]

HITG: hole in the ground. Last trail to open in Truckee, and the first that everyone wants to know about. Sort if a running joke here.

Oh, Hole In The Ground. I should have gotten that - it was late for me.

Thanks for all the feedback! Looking forward to getting back up there - never a dull moment riding there.

 

[Jack Tupp]

HITG: hole in the ground. Last trail to open in Truckee, and the first that everyone wants to know about. Sort if a running joke here.

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....and possibly the most over hyped/rated trail in this area. Oh, I guess I should add JMO.

 

[zorg]

....and possibly the most over hyped/rated trail in this area. Oh, I guess I should add JMO.

I tend to agree, but then again, less pressure on other trails.

 

[TahoeSS]

lower Jack Ass Ridge is open and all of JP's in Coldstream Canyon is riding real nice. I tried doing a short section of Yogi but it is still under about 6" of snow. Made it up 3/4 of the way on Shaffer's Creek and hit the steady snow pack. Sawtooth, Two Beavers, Twin Bridges are clear and fun. Skiing morning and riding afternoon has been the order of the day lately.

 

[atayl0r]

Skiing morning and riding afternoon has been the order of the day lately.

Shiznit that sounds like my kind of day.

 

[zorg]

lower Jack Ass Ridge is open and all of JP's in Coldstream Canyon is riding real nice. I tried doing a short section of Yogi but it is still under about 6" of snow. Made it up 3/4 of the way on Shaffer's Creek and hit the steady snow pack. Sawtooth, Two Beavers, Twin Bridges are clear and fun. Skiing morning and riding afternoon has been the order of the day lately.

Short of a big storm, it sounds like most trails will be open by mid April. Can't wait.

 

[mikericci]

No we know what hitg means, what's JMO?

 

[atayl0r]

No we know what hitg means, what's JMO?

I think I got this one: Just My Opinion.

Or it's another TLA for a trail - wtf.

 

[rushman3]

Any beta on Emigrant Trial just north of Truckee? Usually one of the first to open.