Armstrong Pass Trail – Star Lake loop from Meyers

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Armstrong Pass Trail – Star Lake loop from Meyers

Hard

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Armstrong Pass Trail – Star Lake loop from Meyers

04:35

47.9km

1,160m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.73 km

Corral Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Good starting point for the loop ride up Armstrong Pass Trail to the Tahoe Rim Trail, and down Saxon Trail, also known as Mr Toad's Wild Ride komoot.com/highlight/149917

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11.7 km

Fun downhill ride from the Tahoe Rim Trail to Fountain Place (and on toward Meyers), but also useful as a mostly bikable uphill trail, e.g., as part of a loop with Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. komoot.com/highlight/149917

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17.2 km

Armstrong Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Here, you'll reach Armstrong Pass. The trail to get here features a gradual climb with a few hundred feet of elevation gain. You can access several trails from this pass.

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24.8 km

Star Lake

Highlight • Lake

Star Lake is a beautiful lake below Freel Peak along the Tahoe Rim Trail, high above South Lake Tahoe.
To experience the breathtaking sunset from here with a view of …

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31.5 km

High Meadows Road — Star Lake Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

At the intersection with High Meadows Rd this trailhead is the closest to Star Lake. Star Lake Trail climbs from here, at first gradually, then with a set of switchbacks.

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37.5 km