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      Graeagle trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Dirtbiking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often rocky, faint trail and hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes lakes, alpine terrain and summits. Common trail features include rock gardens. Amenities include shuttle access and restrooms. Popular destinations include Lakes Basin, Mills Peak and Plumas Eureka State Park.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 26, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      91
      Trails Mountain Bike
      88
      Trails E-Bike
      44
      Trails Gravel Bike
      45
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      14
      Trails Horse
      77
      Trails Hike
      91
      Trails Trail Running
      91
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      34
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      35
      Trails Snowmobile
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Total Distance
      155 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      60 miles
      Total Descent
      21,097 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,989 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,091 ft
      Reports
      946
      Photos
      115
      Completed Counter
      13,931
      Sub Regions

      Popular Graeagle Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 7 miles • 192 ft • 1,238 •
      This is a bidirectional trail, maintained by the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship. For mountain-biking, and downhill orientation, it is a fast and fun high mountain singletrack that rips down the mountain between close trees and large...
      • 100 ★ 3.2 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 1,066 •
      Lower section of Mill Creek, not so chunky or fast, but a good trail with a few intermediate sections
      • 85 ★ 4.2 • 4 miles • 720 ft • 343 •
      Highly difficult trail, hard to get out to, but highly rewarding. Most common start spot is Round Lake trailhead.
      • 95 ★ 3.0 • 4,462 ft • 431 ft • 321 •
      Singletrack access trail from Navajo trail into Lakes Basin. Provides access from the small neighborhood and the mobile home park.
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 245 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 5,049 ft • 248 ft • 238 •
      Bidirectional, multi-use trail. Maintained by Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship.
      • 85 ★ 0.0 • 3,182 ft • 0 ft • 199 •
      Popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 5.0 • 4,026 ft • 17 ft • 191 •
      Technical, rock, alpine trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 2 rides
      Yesterday
      • 6 rides
      Past Week
      • 27 rides

      Graeagle Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 4.0 • 20 miles • 3,252 ft • 6 • Loop •
      This is the preferred pedal powered loop to drop Mills Peak. Frazier Falls Road is very low traffic. You...
      11 miles • 344 ft • 2 • Shuttled •
      Construction on this trail started in 2007 and finished in 2018. Built and maintained by the Sierra Buttes...
      19 miles • 4,345 ft • 7 •
      Start at the of Pack Saddle and ride Pauley Creek then loop back to the start - no shuttle needed. Can add...
      17 miles • 2,319 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
      This epic ride starts at the Downieville shuttle drop at Packer Saddle and takes riders on an adventurous...
      15 miles • 816 ft • 7 • Shuttled •
      This is the classic Downieville Downhill route. Shuttle up to the start at the Sunshine Trail. From there...
      14 miles • 2,105 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
      Starting at Round Lake trailhead, ride out to Oakland Pond, over MT. Elwell and down to Greaegle.

      Photos of Graeagle Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Graeagle Mountain Bike

      mount washington bikepark
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      3:27 | 64 | Sep 22, 2021
      Nakoma Mtb Trip
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      0:56 | 106 | Dec 17, 2018
      Towards Downieville
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      3:10 | 384 | Oct 22, 2015
      Ibis and the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
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      5:05 | 4096 | Dec 16, 2014
      Manuel Ducci getting after it on his prototype...
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      0:16 | 1488 | Nov 21, 2014
      Jamison Creek: Lakes Basin, Graeagle
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      9:29 | 12 | Sep 29, 2026 , Graeagle
      youtuber Jamison / Graeagle, CA / MTB
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      7:30 | 114 | Nov 5, 2025 , Graeagle
      youtuber Jamison / Graeagle, CA / MTB
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      7:30 | 84 | Nov 5, 2025 , Graeagle

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      bkxctrailSmith Creek Trail (12E22)Just a fantastic raw and rugged trail. Fast...
      Sep 1, 2026 @ 1:13pm
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      R01tndtrailMills Peak TrailI only climb Mills Peak analog, starting down...
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 10:18am
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      R01tndtrailMills Peak Loop TrailThis is a nice little trail that takes you up...
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 10:15am
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      R01tndtrailLower Smith Creek TrailI tried to ride Lower Smith Creek from the...
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 10:12am
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      yubaexpeditionsreportHaskell PeakLOL, both!
      Aug 2, 2026 @ 3:05pm
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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike88152 miles20,240 ft59 miles3,990 ft
      #1,553#77113944184,604
      E-Bike44101 miles7,234 ft30 miles3,734 ft
      #1,972#995443733
      Gravel Bike45100 miles6,660 ft29 miles3,734 ft
      #998#3617154
      Adaptive Bike1456 miles3,684 ft17 miles3,734 ft
      #1,614#4161
      Horse77137 miles17,582 ft54 miles3,734 ft
      #276#487281
      Hike91155 miles21,096 ft60 miles3,990 ft
      #1,511#9029441,138
      Trail Running91155 miles21,096 ft60 miles3,990 ft
      #1,230#66943217
      Dirtbike/Moto3481 miles4,678 ft23 miles3,734 ft
      #553#2128315
      ATV/ORV/OHV3583 miles4,803 ft23 miles3,734 ft
      #361#133755
      Snowmobile11 mile49 ft2,211 ft33 ft
      204
      Snowshoe13,678 ft10 ft528 ft13 ft
      9336

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Graeagle?
      Graeagle has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Graeagle?
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Graeagle?
      There are 10 parking locations listed in Graeagle. 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 Graeagle?
      The longest trail in Graeagle is Mills Peak Trail at 7.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Graeagle?
      ▼ How many trails are in Graeagle?
      Graeagle has a total of 91 trails. Of those, 88 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Graeagle to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Graeagle?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Graeagle is Graeagle Creek Trail with 900 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Graeagle?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Graeagle is Mills Peak Trail with 2,608 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Graeagle?
      Graeagle supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Graeagle?
      The following bike services are available in Graeagle:
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Graeagle directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Graeagle?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Graeagle is Long Lake Trail (Elwell to Long Lake) with an average grade of 10.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Graeagle?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Graeagle. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Graeagle?
      The overall region status for Graeagle is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 90 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 87
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Graeagle?
      Yes, Graeagle supports e-bike riding. There are 43 trails in Graeagle 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 Graeagle?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Graeagle?
      The highest summit in Graeagle is Mount Ingalls at 8,340 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Graeagle?
      There are 2 notable sights in Graeagle. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Graeagle.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Graeagle?
      The most popular Strava segments in Graeagle are:
      • First 3rd (4,975 athletes)
      • Lower Mills Peak - Descent (4,724 athletes)
      • Middle Mills Peak - Descent (4,339 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Graeagle.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Graeagle?
      Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Graeagle. View all adaptive trails in Graeagle for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Graeagle?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Graeagle directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Graeagle?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Graeagle?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Graeagle are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Graeagle.
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