Shanks Cove Trail
4.5 mi
Distance
761 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 53m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Shanks Cove Trail is a trail in Placer County, California. It is 4.5 miles long and gains 761 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,284 ft |
| High point | 1.5 mi | 2,448 ft |
| End | 4.5 mi | 1,939 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Placer County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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