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Lake Tahoe & Truckee Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Lake Tahoe & Truckee dry and open today? Live conditions for the quiet county and forest roads a gravel or drop-bar bike rides, with melt-out and the 10-day outlook, refreshed every morning from real soil, snowpack, and weather data.snapshot · Jun 30

Lake Tahoe & Truckee gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Jun 30

Roads reading dry right now
266 of 266 roads reading dry
Tacky / good 44Dusty / loose 221Dry 1
Air quality
AQI 22 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails5,413–7,283 ft
35°typical 47°–73°F89°
High country7,306–9,196 ft
31°typical 43°–67°F81°
20°40°60°80°100°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 50%Mixed 36%Decomposed granite 14%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Gravel & dirt roads near Lake Tahoe & Truckee right now

Right now about 266 of 266 gravel and dirt roads near Lake Tahoe & Truckee are reading dry and rideable. These roads are mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. Graded gravel drains faster than singletrack, but skinny tires are less forgiving once it is wet.

Lake Tahoe & Truckee gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Lake Tahoe & Truckee rideable right now?

266 of 266 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Lake Tahoe & Truckee are reading dry and rideable today. Gravel roads are crowned and drain faster than singletrack, so they firm up sooner after a storm, but a wet dirt road still ruts and skinny gravel tires grip less, so check the live read before a long day.

Where can I ride gravel near Lake Tahoe & Truckee?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Lake Tahoe & Truckee include Cothrin Cove, Ellis Peak, Ellis Lake and Lake Louise. We tell you whether each one is dry, wet, or still snowed in rather than building the route, so pair the live conditions here with your favorite route planner for the full ride.

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