California · Hiking · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Old Corral Loop

1.4 mi
round trip
155 ft
climb
7,118 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

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The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Eldorado National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Eldorado National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Old Corral Loop is an easy 1.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Pacific Ranger District of Eldorado National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 155 feet from a low point of 6,952 feet to a high of 7,118 feet, and its natural surface makes it a straightforward walk for anyone heading out on foot or horseback. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at South Lake Tahoe show July and August highs around 80°F with only about two wet days a month, while winter highs sit near 43°F with lows in the teens. Twin Lakes and the Twin Lakes Tie hike both lie about 0.4 miles away, and Wrights Lake campground is a similar distance off. Climbers can find the Black Beauty Wall about 0.8 miles from the trail.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Old Corral Loop

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 18°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 19°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 24°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 28°

      8 wet

    5. May

      62° / 33°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 38°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 43°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 41°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 35°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 29°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 23°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 18°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Lake Tahoe Ap, CA, 12.9 mi away at 6,314 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

      Eldorado National Forest · Order dated September 22, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Nov 2, 2026 · Forest Service

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