Nevada · Mountain biking · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Gray Lake Trail

1.0 mi
round trip
1,562 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route

Is Gray Lake Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Gray Lake Trail, 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.

Gray Lake Trail is a mountain biking route in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of Nevada, managed by the Forest Service. It is about a mile from the Mt. Rose trailhead, which makes it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding area. The trail is an out-and-back that covers about 2 miles, with a total climb of roughly 1,560 feet. The route starts at about 8,400 feet and reaches a high point of about 9,177 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, with a grade of about 22% at around 0.4 miles in. Because the trail is rated hard, expect a significant climb on both the way up and the way back down. The Gray Lake Trail (Mt. Rose) trailhead sits just 0.2 miles away, and the Third Creek Trail and Gray Creek hikes are both within a mile. For an overnight stay, Mt. Rose Campground is about 2.5 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Mount Rose (nv)

    Campground

    Campground · 2.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Azzara’s

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi
  • If it rains

    Fox Cultural Hall

    Museum

    On your way back · 6 mi

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