Kingsbury Stinger Trail

Total Miles
5.0

Technical Rating

5

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Single Track

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Kingsbury Stinger Trail is a fun all-arounder in the Tahoe Basin. It is one of the few legal trails for dirt bikes in the area. It can be ridden either direction and is strictly an out-and-back, as there is no way to loop it unless riding dual sport. Take note and be cautious, as this is frequently used as a downhill direction bike trail. Overall, the trail has a great mix of flowing bits and rocks/technical sections. The bottom starts with sandy and flowing bits, and as you work upward, the amount of technical sections increases. Nothing on the trail that is mandatory is too challenging and would put a beginner into the going into intermediate zone. There are alternate routes, however, if looking to push yourself a bit more, and those sections are primarily much steeper and almost entirely rock. They are fairly defined lines with some rock stacking in them, but are still quite challenging. Halfway up/down the trail is an incredible view you can stop at and enjoy. It is the edge of the lake (absolutely gorgeous color) and a glimpse of the town of South Lake Tahoe.

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Kingsbury Stinger Trail
Kingsbury Stinger Trail

Difficulty

Loose sand which can be more challenging for some, tight turns into rocks which are hard to carry momentum through, and tougher bonus rock sections with regular rocks littered throughout the entire trail.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Kingsbury Stinger Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The top lot is easy to get to at the end of Castle Rock Road and is rather large and pavement. The bottom is off Sewer Plant Road and has a smaller dirt parking lot.

Kingsbury Stinger Trail Map

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