Western States Trail

California

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0.6 mi

Distance

120 ft

Gain

27 min

Time

Conditions: Caution

for mountain biking, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 15 h ago · oldest 15 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    21 active alerts in Tahoe National Forest; most severe: Floriston Fire Closure

    USFSPosted Oct 6 · checked 15 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 54°F / low 54°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking

    OpenWeather15 h ago

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Trail character

Surface
Singletrack

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Elevation & route

Distance
0.6 mi
Elevation gain
120 ft
Highest point
6,770 ft
Lowest point
6,633 ft

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About this trail

Western States Trail is a short out-and-back singletrack in California's Western States Trail system. The route gains 355 feet of elevation over 0.55 miles of singletrack, making it an accessible option for riders seeking a quick climb with minimal exposure to the broader trail network.

Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
6,770 ft
Length (round trip)
1.1 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Tahoe National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Alpenglow Expeditions

Mountain Biking business nearby (~3 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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West Shore Sports

Mountain Biking business nearby (~12 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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