Name: Western States to Deer Creek Loop
Rating: 3.5

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Overview

This loop consists of low-technicality climbing up Western States Trail and across Painted Rock, transitioning to moderately technical descending down OTB and Deer Creek Trail back to the parking lot. This involves a fair amount of climbing, but all shaded and worth the effort.

Need to Know

Parking, restrooms, and water are all available at the beginning of this loop.

Description

This route is easy to follow, with good signage at each junction. All the climbing from Western States to Painted Rock is mellow in grade and easy in technicality. When descending OTB the riding becomes more technical, with some rock gardens and exposure, but nothing extreme. Deer Creek Trail is steeper, but relatively easier in terms of tech. It ends with a bridge crossing the Truckee River back to Olympic Valley.