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Bryan Meadow as seen in summer.

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Bryan Meadow Trail (17E13)

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A rolling trail in the woods that passes just west of the Shortstuff backside run at Sierra at Tahoe.
3.2
mi
Distance
14
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
This is a high elevation forest trail with a north-facing aspect for quite a distance, so snow persists into May or June on a normal year. The Bryan Meadow at the top can be very wet as well.

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Flatter
Steeper
3.16mi
Distance
14ft
Elevation Gain
1,170ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
8,521ft
High Point
7,361ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is the upper section or NE fork of Sayles Canyon. It's much more manageable than the other fork. The top of the trail (east end) connects to the hiking-only Pacific Crest Trail in Bryan Meadow, if you'd like to explore further.

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