How long is Giddy Up?

Giddy Up is about 0.6 miles long, or about 1.2 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on Giddy Up?

About 179 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 6,555 and 6,745 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike Giddy Up?

Plan on about 35 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on Giddy Up?

Giddy Up is open to hiking and horses, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where does Giddy Up start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 39.36917, -120.27399. Use the Directions button to get there.

Giddy Up

Trail near Truckee, California · Tahoe Donner Association

Hiking Horses

Length0.6 mi1.2 mi out and back

Climb179 ftround trip

Hike time35 minround trip

DifficultyEasyestimated

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 39.36917, -120.27399

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Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Horses
Shape: One way
Elevation: 6,555 to 6,745 ft
Surface: Ground
Managed by: Tahoe Donner Association
County: Nevada County, California

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.

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Camping nearby

Alpine Meadow Campground 8.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Granite Flat (California) 6.1 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Prosser Family 6.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve

Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.

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Common questions

How long is Giddy Up?: Giddy Up is about 0.6 miles long, or about 1.2 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on Giddy Up?: About 179 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 6,555 and 6,745 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike Giddy Up?: Plan on about 35 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on Giddy Up?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
What can you do on Giddy Up?: Giddy Up is open to hiking and horses, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does Giddy Up start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 39.36917, -120.27399. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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