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SaveThis beautiful loop trail, which parallels Hwy 49 on one side and the American River Canyon on the other, passes through open, rolling hills with several species of oak trees, and wildflowers in spring. It also includes steep canyon descents and climbs as it crosses Knickerbocker and Salt Creeks. Side trails on the canyon side offer panoramic views of the North Fork American River and of the Auburn dam construction site. Trail markers have been posted about every half-mile and at most trail intersections.
source: Olmstead Trail Guide
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
Trailhead and parking are behind the fire station in Cool. Take Hwy 49 south to Cool and turn right just before the fire station and blinking red light. This is also the Cool staging area for equestrians.
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- Mountain Bike
27 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Horse
26 trails
- Hike
27 trails
- Trail Running
27 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Apr 9, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 26
- Trails Hike
- 27
- Trails Trail Running
- 27
- Total Distance
- 31 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,373 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,118 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,652 ft
- Reports
- 44
- Photos
- 98
- Completed Counter
- 2,177
Popular Olmstead Loop Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,043 ft • 134 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,043 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour33 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 489 ft • 125 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 489 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,550 ft • 36 ft • 99 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 36 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 2,572 ft • 173 ft • 64 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 173 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3,031 ft • 31 ft • 57 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 31 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2,575 ft • 12 ft • 55 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary 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 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 11 ft • 49 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 11 ft green climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 85 ft • 39 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 85 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Olmstead Loop Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Olmstead Loop Trail | Apr 9, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 9, 2026 | Variable | emagneson | ||
| Rim Trail | Mar 22, 2026 @ 2:14pm (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 22, 2026 | Dry | jbiendara | ||
| St. Florian Chute | Jan 25, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 25, 2026 | Ideal | BobDobolina | ||
| Cave Valley Trail | Apr 9, 2025 @ 11:52am Apr 9, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | theconductor | ||
| Salt Creek Loop Connector Trail | Apr 9, 2025 @ 11:52am Apr 9, 2025 | Ideal | theconductor | ||
| Cool Runnings | Apr 9, 2025 @ 11:52am Apr 9, 2025 | Ideal | theconductor | ||
| Ranch Road Trail | Apr 9, 2025 @ 11:52am Apr 9, 2025 | Wet | theconductor | ||
| Olmstead Loop - Rim Trail Connector | Mar 10, 2024 @ 10:41am Mar 10, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | fellows1961 | ||
| Olmstead Loop - Knickerbocker Canyon Connector | Nov 26, 2023 @ 10:38am Nov 26, 2023 | Ideal | sandski2 | ||
| Knickerbocker Canyon Trail | Nov 26, 2023 @ 10:38am Nov 26, 2023 | Ideal | sandski2 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbigailGtJvVt | wishlist | trail | activity #103040480 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 12:22pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| nq0NBn | wishlist | trail | activity #102648208 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:11pm Aug 29, 2026 |
| panderings | wishlist | region | activity #99419756 | Jul 17, 2026 @ 10:08pm Jul 17, 2026 |
| Sm7Bif | wishlist | trail | activity #99078147 | Jul 12, 2026 @ 9:52pm Jul 12, 2026 |
| Whacked67 | wishlist | trail | activity #98039227 | Jun 28, 2026 @ 6:37pm Jun 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Agree that the interior trails are generally... | Mar 22, 2026 @ 8:15pm Mar 22, 2026 | ||
| report | I OOM k | Sep 5, 2025 @ 3:31pm Sep 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | Wonderful little set of xc trails ranging from... | Jun 15, 2025 @ 5:10pm Jun 15, 2025 | ||
| trail | Mostly doubletrack, some overgrown... | Jun 23, 2023 @ 8:43pm Jun 23, 2023 | ||
| trail | Terrible ruts described in 2020, below, are... | Jan 24, 2023 @ 8:00pm Jan 24, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn State Recreation Area | 7 | 13 | 6 | 2.5 km | |
| Auburn State Park SRA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2.8 km | |
| Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park | 5 | 6 | 5.3 km | ||
| Salmon Falls Ranch | 4 | 5 | 7.6 km | ||
| Hidden Falls Regional Park | 24 | 5 | 9.3 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 27 | 31 miles | 4,373 ft | 14 miles | 1,119 ft | #8,599 | #370 | 91 | 44 | 840 | ||
| E-Bike | 5 | 8 miles | 1,529 ft | 4 miles | 951 ft | #8,227 | #263 | 31 | 61 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 5 miles | 640 ft | 3 miles | 1,024 ft | #8,059 | #3,384 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 5 miles | 640 ft | 3 miles | 1,024 ft | #8,063 | #3,380 | 8 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 26 | 31 miles | 4,354 ft | 14 miles | 1,099 ft | #1,254 | #86 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Hike | 27 | 31 miles | 4,373 ft | 14 miles | 1,119 ft | #7,128 | #302 | 5 | 44 | 146 | ||
| Trail Running | 27 | 31 miles | 4,373 ft | 14 miles | 1,119 ft | #5,993 | #221 | 2 | 44 | 1 | 163 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Olmstead Loop?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Olmstead Loop are:
- Olmstead Loop Trail (4.1/5)
- Cool Runnings (3.8/5)
- Old Cave Valley Trail (3.6/5)
- Rim Trail (0/5)
- Salt Creek Loop Connector Trail (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Olmstead Loop?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Olmstead Loop are:
- September (14 activities)
- October (13 activities)
- December (13 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Olmstead Loop?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Olmstead Loop. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Olmstead Loop?
The longest trail in Olmstead Loop is Olmstead Loop Trail at 8.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Olmstead Loop?
Olmstead Loop has a total of 27 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Olmstead Loop to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Olmstead Loop?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Olmstead Loop is Olmstead Loop Trail with 1,043 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Olmstead Loop?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Olmstead Loop is Olmstead Loop Trail with 1,050 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Olmstead Loop?
Olmstead Loop supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Olmstead Loop?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Olmstead Loop is Pointed Rocks with an average grade of 6.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Olmstead Loop?
The overall region status for Olmstead Loop is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 18 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Olmstead Loop?
Yes, Olmstead Loop supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Olmstead Loop that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Olmstead Loop?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Olmstead Loop are:
- AM (9 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Olmstead Loop?
The most popular Strava segments in Olmstead Loop are:
- Schools out (1,352 athletes)
- One more step up (1,312 athletes)
- CCW Olmstead Some Ups and Downs (1,203 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Olmstead Loop?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Olmstead Loop are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Olmstead Loop?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Olmstead Loop are:
- Old Cave Valley Trail (1/5)
- Rim Trail (0/5)
- Salt Creek Loop Connector Trail (0/5)
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