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      Auburn trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking, Horseback and Dirtbiking. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and rocky. Scenery includes views, canyons and ridgelines. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Auburn State Recreation Area, Hidden Falls Regional Park and Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 18, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      130
      Trails Mountain Bike
      107
      Trails E-Bike
      31
      Trails Gravel Bike
      50
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      41
      Trails Horse
      23
      Trails Hike
      121
      Trails Trail Running
      121
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      9
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      184 miles
      Total Descent
      35,343 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,322 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,726 ft
      Reports
      1,697
      Photos
      714
      Completed Counter
      44,691

      Sub Regions

      Popular Auburn Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 2,285 •
      An awesome trail, lots of jumps berms drops and rocky areas.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 68 ft • 2,137 •
      Fun little section leading down to the Auburn state recreation area parking. Has some built up jumps that are optional, and some pretty easy rocky sections. Its multi use so expect hikers and be on the look out to slow down.
      • 95 ★ 3.2 • 2 miles • 429 ft • 1,879 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 429 ft green climb. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.2 • 4 miles • 602 ft • 1,572 •
      Flowy trail connecting Clementine and Foresthill.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 3,205 ft • 139 ft • 1,253 •
      Short connector to the roadside trailhead parking
      • 90 ★ 4.4 • 10 miles • 1,391 ft • 1,219 •
      Counter-clockwise is the preferred direction
      • 90 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 199 ft • 1,054 •
      Stonewall is a one-way trail in the Mammoth Bar OHV park. My favorite way to access this trail is after finishing culvert, head into the OHV as though you're heading to confluence. Instead of going right to confluence, turn left and...
      • 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,343 ft • 0 ft • 903 •
      Very fast and technical rock garden. Lots of small rocks and big boulders.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 9 rides

      Yesterday

      • 6 rides
      Past Week
      • 92 rides

      Auburn Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 3.7 • 17 miles • 2,432 ft • 3 • Loop •
      From Auburn Ravine Rd exit off Highway 80 go south over the Auburn Ravine Bridge. Continue 1 mile and turn...
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,234 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Just a route to get the legs burning in the first half of the route and mostly downhill after the climb!
      7 miles • 1,202 ft • 8 •
      1st ride in auburn test route from trailforks
      ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,163 ft • 8 • Loop •
      A basic Auburn ride that can be added extended further into the recreation area. Good for laps, make sure...
      ★ 4.0 • 28 miles • 4,246 ft • 8 • Loop •
      One of the favorite rides from the staff at Trek Bicycle Folsom.
      ★ 3.5 • 13 miles • 1,614 ft • 16 • Loop •
      Many ways to put Hidden Falls together but I like this.

      Photos of Auburn Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Auburn Mountain Bike

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      0:12 | | Oct 17, 2024
      Culvert & Confluence Trails
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      28:31 | 51 | May 2, 2024
      Waterfall merged into the trail
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      0:11 | 44 | Feb 8, 2024
      capra 275 in auburn, ca
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      3:00 | 99 | Apr 10, 2021
      Almost hitting my friend as he crashes in...
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      0:09 | 126 | Jan 2, 2021
      That's a long way down!
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      0:00 | 113 | Nov 2, 2020
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      0:38 | 47 | Aug 4, 2020
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      0:30 | 51 | Aug 4, 2020

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Poverty Bar Trail
      Oct 14, 2026 @ 3:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Oct 14, 2026
      DrymarkasoftwareThis trail is clearly marked as closed to...

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      TamiMTBLVwishlistrouteactivity #106703672
      Oct 27, 2026 @ 12:37pm
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      hardihoodwishlistregionactivity #106663911
      Oct 26, 2026 @ 6:22pm
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      ausmitty99wishlisttrailactivity #106457040
      Oct 23, 2026 @ 4:34pm
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      hkgasaddreportactivity #106320685 and 1 more
      Oct 21, 2026 @ 5:28am
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      ggamawishlisttrailactivity #106242985
      Oct 19, 2026 @ 7:51pm
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      Recent Comments

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      Michaell00trailGerle Loopvery fun trail minimum uphills. did this loop...
      Sep 30, 2026 @ 5:42pm
      Sep 30, 2026
      Evan6rxrfdtrailC-Me Flow TrailGreat starter track
      Aug 25, 2026 @ 1:55pm
      Aug 25, 2026
      PaintedpattrailCulvert TrailDried out, overgrown, a few downed...
      Jun 9, 2026 @ 9:47pm
      Jun 9, 2026
      VGKHKYtrailForesthill Divide TrailTrail is great right now with variable...
      Apr 29, 2026 @ 12:41pm
      Apr 29, 2026
      GrizzkidtrailRiver TrailTrail is a bit rocky and definitely not a...
      Apr 18, 2026 @ 1:22pm
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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike107141 miles26,093 ft58 miles1,831 ft
      #422#206421,6942848,867
      E-Bike3152 miles10,860 ft24 miles1,365 ft
      #1,098#80171,32457,891
      Gravel Bike5075 miles12,083 ft25 miles1,316 ft
      #1,090#404391114
      Adaptive Bike4166 miles10,207 ft21 miles1,316 ft
      #984#224596
      Horse2363 miles13,261 ft30 miles2,146 ft
      #848#68442235
      Hike121181 miles34,180 ft76 miles2,323 ft
      #751#51491,67832,870
      Trail Running121181 miles34,180 ft76 miles2,323 ft
      #757#4361,67633,370
      Dirtbike/Moto923 miles6,519 ft12 miles1,306 ft
      #698#29355232
      ATV/ORV/OHV12 miles361 ft1 mile259 ft
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Auburn?
      Auburn has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Auburn?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Auburn are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Auburn?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Auburn are:
      • May (451 activities)
      • June (390 activities)
      • March (390 activities)
      Check the Auburn reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Auburn?
      There are 16 parking locations listed in Auburn. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Auburn?
      The longest trail in Auburn is Foresthill Divide Trail at 9.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Auburn?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Auburn?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Auburn?
      ▼ How many trails are in Auburn?
      Auburn has a total of 130 trails. Of those, 107 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Auburn to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Auburn?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Auburn is McKeon Ponderosa Way with 1,447 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Auburn?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Auburn is Foresthill Divide Trail with 1,385 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Auburn?
      Auburn supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Auburn?
      The following bike services are available in Auburn:
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Auburn directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Auburn?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Auburn is Maine Bar Trail with an average grade of 17.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Auburn?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Auburn are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Auburn?
      The overall region status for Auburn is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 102 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 79
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 14
      • Closed: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Auburn?
      Yes, Auburn supports e-bike riding. There are 27 trails in Auburn that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Auburn?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Auburn are: View all mountain biking routes in Auburn.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Auburn?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Auburn are:
      • AM (346 activities)
      • XC (26 activities)
      • Gravel (8 activities)
      • Trials (7 activities)
      Check the Auburn activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Auburn?
      The highest summit in Auburn is Bottle Hill at 2,648 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Auburn?
      The most popular Strava segments in Auburn are:
      • Culvert - Fuel Break to Culvert (13,400 athletes)
      • Bottom Half of Culvert (12,222 athletes)
      • Confluence bottom half (11,493 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Auburn.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Auburn?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Auburn. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 79
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 14
      • Closed: 2
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Auburn?
      Yes, there are 41 accessible/adaptive trails in Auburn. View all adaptive trails in Auburn for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Auburn?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Auburn directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Auburn?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Auburn?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Auburn are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Auburn.
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