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SaveButte County 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 Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Horseback and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often rocky, flowy and faint trail. Scenery includes creeks, views and canyons. Common trail features include rock gardens, jumps and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Chico, Upper Bidwell Park and Magalia.
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- Mountain Bike
198 trails
- E-Bike
56 trails
- Horse
26 trails
- Hike
197 trails
- Trail Running
197 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
1 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 46
- 1
- 63
- 57
- 27
- 4
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 212
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 198
- Trails E-Bike
- 56
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 71
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 59
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 15
- Trails Horse
- 26
- Trails Hike
- 197
- Trails Trail Running
- 197
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 326 miles
- Total Descent
- 50,253 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,430 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,603 ft
- Reports
- 1,238
- Photos
- 587
- Completed Counter
- 16,001
Sub Regions
- Butte Meadows (6)
- Chico (94)
- Lower Bidwell Park (8)
- Upper Bidwell Park (71)
- De Sabla (10)
- Forest Ranch (1)
- Jonesville (20)
- Magalia (49)
- Oroville (7)
- Lake Oroville (6)
- Paradise (1)
- Philbrook (17)
Popular Butte County Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,483 ft • 12 ft • 499 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 12 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 2 miles • 140 ft • 460 •
Downhill switchback trail starting near the end of North Rim. The most popular trail off of North Rim. Was once built by bikers, for bikers - the only trail in the park like this. However, that was a long time ago and trails in the park...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,680 ft • 2 ft • 443 •
New unsanctioned trail through the olive grove bypassing a section of lower Annie B.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 3,960 ft • 70 ft • 371 •
Unsanctioned but highly trafficked new trail connecting upper and lower Annie B. Built by a hiker and rides as such.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 2,346 ft • 32 ft • 367 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 32 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 163 ft • 317 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 163 ft blue climb. It features rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.1 • 4 miles • 149 ft • 280 •
Guardians Trail is probably fun for those who enjoy the thrill of cheating death. Bikes are allowed but it was never built for them and it has had little to no maintenance. There are brutal rock gardens, sharp lava rock, off camber...
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 60 ft • 279 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 60 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
Butte County Mountain Bike Routes
16 miles • 2,118 ft • 6 •
This loop provides a sample of the major riding sectors in upper bidwell park. There are great views to be...
★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 698 ft • 7 • Loop •
A fun loop starting with a short downhill from Ponderosa Way to the PPOA clubhouse. Then an easy climb up...
12 miles • 1,633 ft • 5 •
Haven't ridden it yet so cannot help you, yet
9 miles • 1,018 ft • 9 • Loop •
Since this loops the lake, you cross the inflow causeway, and the outflow, and possible wet feet - but it...
7 miles • 690 ft • 7 • Loop •
This is the lowest elevation set of trails around Philbrook … so the snow melts off first, so it gets...
Photos of Butte County Mountain Bike
Videos of Butte County Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bluegixxer600 | add | report | activity #107471894 | Nov 8, 2026 @ 7:47pm Nov 8, 2026 |
| MTBJG82 | wishlist | trail | activity #107348401 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 7:35am Nov 7, 2026 |
| Shawncline | add | report | activity #107105451 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 8:38pm Nov 2, 2026 |
| Loud-Mike | add | report | activity #106597582 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 2:13pm Oct 25, 2026 |
| Zardoz10000 | wishlist | trail | activity #106506461 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 11:09am Oct 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Awesome trail lots of flow and tech.well built... | Oct 11, 2026 @ 10:05pm Oct 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | I hope someone can change the description on... | Sep 12, 2026 @ 5:08pm Sep 12, 2026 | ||
| report | Needs a raking badly | Jun 20, 2026 @ 5:16pm Jun 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Damn this was fucked up lol not rideable imo | May 18, 2026 @ 11:19pm May 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trails don’t exisit since Camp Fire | May 5, 2026 @ 8:34am May 5, 2026 |
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Big Ride 30k4,786 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k1,499 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k138 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Wildwood Pump Park | skill park | Chico | |
| Cycleland Speedway | skill park | Richvale | |
| Clay Pit SVRA | skill park | Thermalito |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 198 | 247 miles | 37,631 ft | 109 miles | 6,473 ft | 575 | 1,237 | 21 | 46,000 | |||
| E-Bike | 56 | 57 miles | 11,860 ft | 29 miles | 5,492 ft | 1 | 1,176 | 2 | 2,188 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 71 | 133 miles | 12,083 ft | 53 miles | 6,450 ft | 393 | 2 | 377 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 59 | 117 miles | 10,125 ft | 47 miles | 6,434 ft | 384 | 12 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 15 | 10 miles | 2,346 ft | 4 miles | 2,126 ft | 41 | ||||||
| Horse | 26 | 96 miles | 11,729 ft | 39 miles | 7,329 ft | 825 | 1 | 18 | ||||
| Hike | 197 | 313 miles | 48,100 ft | 140 miles | 7,431 ft | 9 | 1,218 | 1 | 2,392 | |||
| Trail Running | 197 | 313 miles | 48,100 ft | 140 miles | 7,431 ft | 2 | 1,218 | 2 | 2,728 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 5,023 ft | 226 ft | 816 | 2 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Butte County?
Butte County has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Butte County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Butte County are:
- Humboldt Drop (4.4/5)
- Winston (4.3/5)
- Escape Trail- Lookout to Silver Tip (FR 27N07A) (4.2/5)
- Wildwood Park connector (4.2/5)
- Wildwood park singletrack (4.2/5)
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What is the longest trail in Butte County?
The longest trail in Butte County is Paradise Flume Trail at 10.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Butte County?
The best hiking trails in Butte County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Butte County?
The best trail running trails in Butte County are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Butte County?
Butte County has a total of 212 trails. Of those, 198 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Butte County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Butte County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Butte County is Feather Falls Upper Trail with 1,201 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Butte County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Butte County is Humboldt Drop with 1,434 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Butte County?
Butte County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Butte County?
The following bike services are available in Butte County:
- Bike Shop (10)
- Trail Association (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Butte County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Butte County is Live Oak with an average grade of 22.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Butte County?
Yes, there are 16 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Butte County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Butte County?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Butte County. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Butte County?
The overall region status for Butte County is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 121 trails:
- Clear / Green: 88
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 25
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
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What are the trail conditions in Butte County?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Butte County:
- Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Butte County?
Yes, Butte County supports e-bike riding. There are 54 trails in Butte County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Butte County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Butte County are: View all mountain biking routes in Butte County.
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What is the highest summit in Butte County?
The highest summit in Butte County is Butt Mountain at 7,858 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Butte County?
There are 21 notable sights in Butte County. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Butte County.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Butte County?
The most popular Strava segments in Butte County are:
- El Monte Park Entrance to Manzanita (5,375 athletes)
- Sprocket to Sprocket (3,923 athletes)
- mid-lower (2,291 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Butte County?
There are 24 technical trail features (TTFs) in Butte County. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Butte County.
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Are there local clubs or events in Butte County?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Butte County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Butte County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Butte County are:
- Humboldt Drop
- Escape Trail- Lookout to Silver Tip (FR 27N07A)
- Feather Falls Overlook
- Carnegie Trail
- Flume Trail
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Butte County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Butte County are:
- Carnegie Trail (5/5)
- Flume Trail (3.5/5)
- Hooker Oak Singletrack (4/5)
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