ActivitiesHikingCorral Trail Hub — South Shore MTB
Corral Trail Hub — South Shore MTB
South Shore, hiking, moderate
The beating heart of South Shore mountain biking. The Corral network has something for everyone — Sidewinder for beginners, Corral for intermediates, Armstrong and connector trails for advanced riders. The Powerline trail links back to town. Built and maintained by TAMBA.
In short: Corral Trail Hub — South Shore MTB is a moderate hike on Lake Tahoe's South Shore: 5 mi round trip, 700 ft of elevation gain, a high point of 7,200 ft. The season is May – Nov, no permit is needed, dogs are allowed.
- Distance, round trip
- 5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 700 ft
- High point
- 7,200 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Where it is
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Trail details
- Unofficial south shore MTB hub
- All ability levels
- Jump lines & berms
- Links to TRT & Mr. Toads
- Trail
- Corral / Sidewinder / Armstrong / Powerline Network
- Season
- May – Nov
- Permit
- None needed
- Parking
- Free, Fountain Place Rd off Oneidas St, South Lake Tahoe
- Dogs
- Allowed
Go with a guide. Walk the basin with a local guide, on a trail matched to your group and the season.
Guided hikeConditions today
- Right now
- 72°F, Sunny
- Today
- High 72°, low 48°
- Wind
- 8 mph
- Campfires
- Metal rings only
- TomorrowPartly Cloudy, 10% chance of rain68° 45°
- ThuMostly Clear, 5% chance of rain74° 50°
- FriPM Storms, 75% chance of rain61° 44°
Know before you go
- Permits
- Desolation Wilderness needs a permit for both day hikes and overnight trips. Most other trails in the basin need none.
- Parking
- Lots at Eagle Falls, D.L. Bliss and other popular trailheads fill by 9am on summer weekends. Start early or go midweek.
- Altitude
- Trailheads start around 6,300 feet and the highest summits top 10,000. Carry more water than you would at sea level and take the first day easy.
- Weather
- Summer afternoons can bring thunderstorms. Plan to be off exposed ridges and summits by early afternoon.
More hiking within 5 miles
- Powerline Trail Trailhead1.0 mi, easy
- Lam Watah Nature Trail3.6 mi, easy
Nearest campgrounds
- Campground by the Lake1.1 mi, 170 sites
- Nevada Beach Campground3.3 mi, 54 sites
- Camp Richardson — RV Village5.1 mi, 98 sites