Name: Eagle Ridge Loop
Rating: 4.0

“A relatively easy loop combining some of the best aspects of Discovery Trail and Sierra Canyon Trail”

— Tom Robson

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For those optioning to shuttle vehicles, the actual trail distance of this loop is about 4 miles long between Eagle Ridge Trailhead and the Sierra Canyon access point. Creating a loop adds an additional 2.2 miles by following the graveled Centennial Drive down to Jacks Valley Road, then north on Jacks Valley Road and back up Eagle Ridge Road to the Eagle Ridge Trailhead. This loop has the least amount of snow during winter months.

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Local Club: Carson Valley Trails Association

Land Manager: USFS - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Office

Jun 22, 2017: June marks the 10th anniversary of the Angora Fire

Jun 14, 2017: U.S. Forest Service Firefighters Mobilized to Southwest Fires

Jun 13, 2017: Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts the 7th Lake Tahoe Bird Festival

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A nice viewpoint overlooking the Carson Valley.

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6.4 Miles 10.3 Kilometers 90% Runnable 0% Singletrack	1,047' 319 m Ascent -1,020' -311 m Descent
5,810' 1,771 m High 4,773' 1,455 m Low	6% Avg Grade (4°) 36% Max Grade (20°)
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Eagle Ridge Loop

6.4 Miles 10.3 Kilometers

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1,047' 319 m

-1,020' -311 m

5,810' 1,771 m

4,773' 1,455 m

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“A relatively easy loop combining some of the best aspects of Discovery Trail and Sierra Canyon Trail”