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SaveLots of dirt roads and motos, with a few hidden gems. This region has tons of potential that is definitely being under-utilized by mountain bikers.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
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- Mountain Bike
27 trails
- E-Bike
27 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
27 trails
- Trail Running
27 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
3 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 4
- 1
- 6
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 6, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails E-Bike
- 27
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 16
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 27
- Trails Trail Running
- 27
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 3
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,050 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,222 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,786 ft
- Reports
- 112
- Photos
- 37
- Completed Counter
- 4,844
Popular Caughlin Ranch Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 347 ft • 367 •
Flat, easy trail following the Steamboat Ditch up to Hole in the Wall. Good for first-time dirt riders of any bike type. Wouldn't recommend taking road 23s, but reinforced 28s and up are no problem. Trail is typically busy; please be...
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 210 ft • 209 •
Flat, easy trail following the Steamboat Ditch between Keshmiri Pl and Meridain Ln. Good for first-time dirt riders of any bike type. Wouldn't recommend taking road 23s, but reinforced 28s and up are no problem. Trail is typically busy;...
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 198 ft • 201 •
Flat, easy trail following the Steamboat Ditch between Susileen Dr and Manzanita Ln. Good for first-time dirt riders of any bike type. Wouldn't recommend taking road 23s, but reinforced 28s and up are no problem. Trail is typically...
• 65 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 168 •
Extremely steep, loose, and rocky at the top switchbacks with many worn out jumps and drops. Following section through the canyon is dangerously narrow and loose, riding just up against a 20-30 ft cliff that drops into a boulder filled...
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 269 ft • 0 ft • 154 •
Small hill trail to warm up for larger trails later.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 240 ft • 0 ft • 127 •
It is a very flat trail.
• 55 ★ 2.0 • 2,740 ft • 0 ft • 114 •
Steep and rocky switchbacks at the bottom, giving way to a wide open trail at the top. Difficult climb, ok descent.
• 45 ★ 3.0 • 3,981 ft • 10 ft • 101 •
Though arguably the same trail, the character of this section is distinct from that above. This portion of trail begins in a part of the canyon with numerous small side trails (one leading to cross peak), and continues to have numerous...
Caughlin Ranch Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 565 ft • 1 • Loop •
Every Wednesday at Brewer’s Cabinet Production (8565 White Fir St) we are hosting a trail ride. Riders...
9 miles • 562 ft • 3 •
14 miles • 3,018 ft • 5 •
6 miles • 1,269 ft • 2 •
• 14 miles • 1,145 ft • 7 •
• 21 miles • 1,136 ft • 3 •
Photos of Caughlin Ranch Mountain Bike
Videos of Caughlin Ranch Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Blue Truck | Jul 3, 2025 @ 12:24am Jul 3, 2025 | Dry | jacojone | ||
| Upper Hunter Lake Road | Apr 20, 2025 @ 8:04pm Apr 20, 2025 | Dry | RenoRider | ||
| Steamboat Ditch Trail | Aug 10, 2024 @ 2:43am Aug 10, 2024 | Dry | ernestrc | ||
| Steamboat Ditch Trail | May 20, 2024 @ 9:40am May 20, 2024 | Dry | Snosurfer | ||
| Steamboat Ditch Trail | Apr 10, 2024 @ 4:15am Apr 10, 2024 | Ideal | renotwo | ||
| Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway Crissie Caughlin Park | Feb 24, 2024 @ 5:10am Feb 24, 2024 | Ideal | renotwo | ||
| Steep Jeep Road | Jan 28, 2024 @ 3:44pm Jan 28, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | JiggityJ | ||
| Hunter Lake Road | Jan 28, 2024 @ 3:44pm Jan 28, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | JiggityJ | ||
| Alum Creek Trail | May 22, 2023 @ 7:26pm May 22, 2023 | Dry | norkonalized117 | ||
| Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway Dorostkar Park | Feb 3, 2023 @ 5:41am Feb 3, 2023 | Snow Covered | renotwo |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaybeedubs | wishlist | trail | activity #103561840 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:44pm Sep 11, 2026 |
| 3y3909 | add | photo | activity #103349730 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 9:46am Sep 8, 2026 |
| 3y3909 | add | photo | activity #102926286 | Sep 2, 2026 @ 4:32pm Sep 2, 2026 |
| EdwardaiOST2 | vote | trail | activity #101954482 | Aug 20, 2026 @ 6:03pm Aug 20, 2026 |
| JamesAt2lSY | wishlist | region | activity #99185914 | Jul 14, 2026 @ 11:50am Jul 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Fun riding! A little loose in spots but super... | Mar 23, 2025 @ 6:10pm Mar 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | Super fun fast, steep, lots of hikers, trail... | May 16, 2024 @ 9:22am May 16, 2024 | ||
| trail | May 12, 2024 @ 6:45pm May 12, 2024 | |||
| trail | It is embarrassing how some of you complain... | Aug 3, 2023 @ 8:18pm Aug 3, 2023 | ||
| trail | Brutal climb... lots of intertwined off... | Sep 20, 2022 @ 9:14am Sep 20, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballardini Ranch | 3 | 2 | 2.3 km | ||
| Huffaker Park | 3 | 5.4 km | |||
| Thomas Creek/Whites Creek | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5.5 km |
| Sierra Vista Park | 19 | 7 | 2 | 5.6 km | |
| Verdi | 2 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5.7 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 27 | 40 miles | 5,049 ft | 15 miles | 4,222 ft | #4,263 | #1,509 | 29 | 112 | 4 | 6,551 | |
| E-Bike | 27 | 40 miles | 5,049 ft | 15 miles | 4,222 ft | #734 | #631 | 106 | 1 | 636 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 16 | 30 miles | 1,709 ft | 9 miles | 4,222 ft | #4,744 | #2,095 | 20 | 142 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 15 miles | 974 ft | 4 miles | 2,812 ft | #4,763 | #2,097 | 37 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 5 | 2 miles | 236 ft | 1 mile | 876 ft | #4,744 | #2,095 | 9 | ||||
| Horse | 5 | 18 miles | 1,765 ft | 6 miles | 3,957 ft | #1,914 | #1,019 | 26 | ||||
| Hike | 27 | 40 miles | 5,049 ft | 15 miles | 4,222 ft | #5,456 | #1,947 | 109 | 4 | 713 | ||
| Trail Running | 27 | 40 miles | 5,049 ft | 15 miles | 4,222 ft | #3,800 | #1,031 | 8 | 109 | 4 | 2,304 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 3 | 11 miles | 1,309 ft | 3 miles | 3,425 ft | #962 | #433 | 23 | 1 | 2 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 7 miles | 282 ft | 2 miles | 1,404 ft | 20 | 1 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Caughlin Ranch?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Caughlin Ranch are:
- Alum Creek Trail (4.2/5)
- Steamboat Ditch Trail (4.1/5)
- Steamboat Ditch Trail (4.1/5)
- Steamboat Ditch Trail (4.1/5)
- Blue Truck (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Caughlin Ranch?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Caughlin Ranch are:
- May (94 activities)
- August (84 activities)
- June (82 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Caughlin Ranch?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Caughlin Ranch. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Caughlin Ranch?
The longest trail in Caughlin Ranch is Hunter Lake Road at 7.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Caughlin Ranch?
The best hiking trails in Caughlin Ranch are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Caughlin Ranch?
The best trail running trails in Caughlin Ranch are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Caughlin Ranch?
Caughlin Ranch has a total of 27 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Caughlin Ranch to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Caughlin Ranch?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Caughlin Ranch is Hunter Lake Road with 1,568 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Caughlin Ranch?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Caughlin Ranch is Alum Creek Trail with 1,029 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Caughlin Ranch?
Caughlin Ranch supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Caughlin Ranch?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Caughlin Ranch is Rockstack with an average grade of 14.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Caughlin Ranch?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Caughlin Ranch. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Caughlin Ranch?
The overall region status for Caughlin Ranch is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 23 trails:
- Clear / Green: 17
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Caughlin Ranch?
Yes, Caughlin Ranch supports e-bike riding. There are 26 trails in Caughlin Ranch 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 Caughlin Ranch?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Caughlin Ranch are: View all mountain biking routes in Caughlin Ranch.
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What type of bike is most common in Caughlin Ranch?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Caughlin Ranch are:
- AM (18 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Caughlin Ranch?
The most popular Strava segments in Caughlin Ranch are:
- Mayberry Dirt, LE BLANC (2,050 athletes)
- Tom Cooke to Woodchuck (1,595 athletes)
- Steamboat Ditch (1,435 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Caughlin Ranch?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Caughlin Ranch are:
- Steamboat Ditch Trail
- Steamboat Ditch Trail
- Steamboat Ditch Trail
- Alum Creek Trail
- Caughlin Ranch Singletrack
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Caughlin Ranch?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Caughlin Ranch are:
- Steamboat Ditch Trail (4.5/5)
- Steamboat Ditch Trail (4.5/5)
- Steamboat Ditch Trail (4.5/5)
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