Nevada · Hiking · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Tyrolian Downhill

Tyrolian DownhillPhoto: simonov, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
5.4 mi
round trip
2,947 ft
climb
8,333 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Tyrolian Downhill open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Tyrolian Downhill, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Tyrolian Downhill is a 5.4-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 6,947 feet to a high point of 8,333 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,947 feet over the course of the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.8 miles in, where the grade reaches 21 percent. The hike is rated moderate, and the natural-surface trail makes for a straightforward outing. The route is also close to other outdoor options. Tyrolean Downhill, a mountain biking route, sits just 0.1 mile away, and the Tyrol Ridge hike is about 0.2 mile off. Climbers can head to Main Rock, roughly 1.1 miles away, and Mt. Rose Campground is about 2.4 miles from the trail.

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    Mt. Rose Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.4 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Fox Cultural Hall

    Museum

    On your way back · 6 mi

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