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Van Sickle Trail Junction – Bridge & Waterfall loop from Van Sickle Bi-State Park

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Van Sickle Trail Junction – Bridge & Waterfall loop from Van Sickle Bi-State Park

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Van Sickle Trail Junction – Bridge & Waterfall loop from Van Sickle Bi-State Park

02:01

19.2km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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State of Nevada Tahoe Buyout

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 km

Van Sickle Bi-State Park

Nature Reserve

3.42 km

Connector Junction

Highlight • Trail

At this junction hop on or off the California Nevada Loop Trail. This trail connects to various other trails, offering plenty of exploration options in Van Sickle State Park

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3.94 km

Van Sickle Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

At this point, the trail splits, offering you two choices. Continue on the Van Sickle Trail for a scenic hike, or take the California Nevada Trail for an alternative adventure.

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11.8 km

Tahoe Rim Trail & Van Sickle Junction

Highlight • Trail

Choose to continue on the Tahoe Rim Trail or head back to Van Sickle State Park from this junction. Continuing on the Tahoe Rim Trail, you'll encounter ski resorts and lifts along the way.

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15.2 km

Bridge & Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

On the trail, you'll cross a beautiful bridge over a stunning waterfall. Perfect spot to pause before continuing.

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16.7 km

Barn Trail and California Nevada Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

At the junction you will see a road to the side and a clear path directing you to the next trail. It's well marked, making it easy to find your …

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17.6 km

The Barn Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The trailhead starts right next to the ski lift. You'll find trail signs and a few picnic tables at the trailhead. The Barn Trail has stunning views of Lake Tahoe …

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18.9 km

South Tahoe Cal-Neva Stateline

Highlight • Settlement

Take a walk in South Lake Tahoe and cross the stateline into Nevada. The large hotels with casinos will lead you the way.

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19.0 km

Stateline-South Lake Tahoe

Highlight • Settlement

Where the casinos stop California begins. The cities of Stateline & South Lake Tahoe make up the largest population center around Lake Tahoe and hence, the busiest area for traffic …

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.07 km

2.34 km

588 m

461 m

367 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

2.91 km

2.16 km

299 m

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,370 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

17°C

6°C

12 %

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Van Sickle Trail Junction – Bridge & Waterfall loop from Van Sickle Bi-State Park

Connector Junction

Van Sickle Trail Junction

Tahoe Rim Trail & Van Sickle Junction

Bridge & Waterfall

Barn Trail and California Nevada Trail Junction

The Barn Trailhead

South Tahoe Cal-Neva Stateline

Stateline-South Lake Tahoe

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