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Lower Kirkwood Connector Trail

Kirkwood

Lake Tahoe

Trail that leads from Roundtop Deadwood Backcountry Area to Kirkwood Resort

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
1.4 km
Ascent
17 m
Descent
79 m
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
11˚
Lower Kirkwood Connector Trail Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 1.4 km, 17 vertical metres of ascent and 79 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Easiest way to re-enter Kirkwood from the Roundtop Deadwood backcountry area. Has some uphill sections.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Walk Required

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