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SavePlacerville trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Rasmussen Park.
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- Mountain Bike
25 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
26 trails
- Trail Running
26 trails
Region Details
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- 16
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 20, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 26
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 25
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 26
- Trails Trail Running
- 26
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,303 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,418 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,862 ft
- Reports
- 56
- Photos
- 56
- Completed Counter
- 2,186
Articles
Mountain Lion Shot & Killed After Stalking Family on California Trail
Jan 14, 2021 from pinkbike.com
The lion is thought to have been not well in this extremely rare incident.
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Rasmussen Park
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Popular Placerville Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,001 ft • 21 ft • 166 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 21 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 876 ft • 0 ft • 158 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,201 ft • 0 ft • 146 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 3.0 • 15 miles • 45 ft • 98 •
This trail follows an old railroad track, and is primarily on the old access road, beat in by dirt bikes, although it is a non-motorized trail now. At times, one must get on the rail bed to keep going, but will soon see the dirt trail...
• 30 ★ 3.0 • 13 miles • 185 ft • 74 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 hour22 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 3,655 ft • 25 ft • 37 •
This trail is hiding behind an end sign at the top of Connery Dr. It begins as slightly uphill double track with enough rocks to be annoying. It then winds its way through manzanita until it reaches the downhill rock garden. Keep your...
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,457 ft • 0 ft • 28 •
Pee Wee is probably the oldest trail out here. It's a pretty fast, easy run down the hill. There are some annoying rocks that can be avoided with proper line choice. Coming from Drummond Rd, take the left path at the first fork and the...
Photos of Placerville Mountain Bike
Videos of Placerville Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Island Connector | Jun 20, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 20, 2026 | Very Dry | KSVFitness | ||
| El Dorado Trail | Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:19pm (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 14, 2026 | Unknown | JeffreyI98iS1 | ||
| Star Thistle Trail | Nov 25, 2025 @ 10:37am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 25, 2025 | Wet | roldog27 | ||
| Minty Fresh | Nov 25, 2025 @ 10:22am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 25, 2025 | Wet | roldog27 | ||
| Pee Wee | Nov 25, 2025 @ 10:10am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 25, 2025 | Wet | roldog27 | ||
| The Bruin Hayden Trail | Nov 25, 2025 @ 9:51am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 25, 2025 | Wet | roldog27 | ||
| El Dorado Trail | Aug 21, 2025 @ 2:54pm Aug 21, 2025 | Very Dry | GTB88 | ||
| Rock N Roll | Jun 14, 2025 @ 9:13pm Jun 14, 2025 | Variable | KarterK6KMQv | ||
| Thornhill Dam | Nov 8, 2024 @ 1:48pm Nov 8, 2024 | Ideal | dolittle63 | ||
| El Dorado Trail | Aug 18, 2024 @ 7:31am Aug 18, 2024 | Very Dry | KSVFitness |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarkcApQQD | wishlist | trail | activity #102015329 | Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:56pm Aug 21, 2026 |
| MrBias | ridden | trail | activity #101107340 and 1 more | Aug 9, 2026 @ 12:10pm Aug 9, 2026 |
| OG_Jace | ridden | trail | activity #99623238 | Jul 20, 2026 @ 11:33am Jul 20, 2026 |
| ikendothis | add | trail | activity #98807171 and 2 more | Jul 9, 2026 @ 12:55pm Jul 9, 2026 |
| aaronec91 | wishlist | trail | activity #98441768 and 1 more | Jul 4, 2026 @ 11:59am Jul 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Carefully, yes. | Mar 15, 2026 @ 4:45pm Mar 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Closed for construction on the dam | Jun 18, 2025 @ 8:51am Jun 18, 2025 | ||
| report | Is it crossable? | May 29, 2025 @ 8:48am May 29, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great trail to get a little fast elevation in. | Jan 10, 2025 @ 7:42pm Jan 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | The sign says no motorized vehicles but... | Apr 2, 2024 @ 1:23pm Apr 2, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails20 awarded -
10 Blue Trails7 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k24 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge18 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k24 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| El Dorado MX | skill park | Placerville |
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 | 25 | 40 miles | 3,255 ft | 25 miles | 1,417 ft | #5,190 | #1,741 | 56 | 56 | 3,955 | ||
| E-Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 75 ft | 2,162 ft | 46 ft | #8,157 | #2,448 | 26 | 278 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 118 ft | 3,724 ft | 974 ft | #6,128 | #1,963 | 1 | 9 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 1 mile | 75 ft | 2,644 ft | 948 ft | #5,325 | #1,417 | 8 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1,201 ft | 20 ft | 577 ft | 23 ft | #3,429 | #941 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 3 miles | 105 ft | 3,084 ft | 1,024 ft | 7 | ||||||
| Hike | 26 | 41 miles | 3,304 ft | 25 miles | 1,417 ft | #5,601 | #1,966 | 56 | 253 | |||
| Trail Running | 26 | 41 miles | 3,304 ft | 25 miles | 1,417 ft | #5,082 | #1,596 | 56 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Placerville?
Placerville has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Placerville?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Placerville are:
- The Bruin Hayden Trail (4.1/5)
- Royal Park (4.1/5)
- Red Shack Trail (4/5)
- Corner Trail (3.8/5)
- Ditch Trail (3.8/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Placerville?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Placerville. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Placerville?
The longest trail in Placerville is El Dorado Trail at 14.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Placerville?
The best hiking trails in Placerville are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Placerville?
The best trail running trails in Placerville are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Placerville?
Placerville has a total of 26 trails. Of those, 25 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Placerville to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Placerville?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Placerville is Rock N Roll with 350 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Placerville?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Placerville is El Dorado Trail with 902 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Placerville?
Placerville supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Placerville?
The following bike services are available in Placerville:
- Trail Association (3)
- Bike Shop (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Placerville?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Placerville is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle with an average grade of 2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Placerville?
The overall region status for Placerville is Clear / Green. Out of 16 trails:
- Clear / Green: 15
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Placerville?
Yes, Placerville supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Placerville that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Placerville?
The highest summit in Placerville is Negro Hill at 2,464 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Placerville?
The most popular Strava segments in Placerville are:
- Bridge West (1,810 athletes)
- The Bridge (1,540 athletes)
- EDT East part 1 (862 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Placerville?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Placerville. View all adaptive trails in Placerville for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Placerville?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Placerville directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Placerville?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Placerville are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Placerville?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Placerville are:
- Corner Trail (3/5)
- El Dorado Trail (3/5)
- El Dorado Trail (3/5)
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