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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of May 20, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      16
      Trails Mountain Bike
      16
      Trails Gravel Bike
      7
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      7
      Trails Hike
      16
      Trails Trail Running
      16
      Total Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent
      3,401 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,613 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,367 ft
      Reports
      121
      Photos
      62
      Completed Counter
      2,734

      Popular Round Mountain Mountain Biking Trails

      90 2.0 2,710 ft 20 ft 254
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      90 0.0 1 mile 399 ft 252
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 399 ft blue climb. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
      75 4.0 2,465 ft 187 ft 212
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 4.5 2 miles 8 ft 207
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 8 ft blue climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 0.0 2,135 ft 135 ft 194
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 0.0 2,303 ft 44 ft 157
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      65 0.0 1 mile 124 ft 124
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      70 0.0 1 mile 97 ft 122
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 1 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 8 rides

      Round Mountain Mountain Bike Routes

      16 miles 2,002 ft 9 Loop
      Nice ride on two popular trails close to town. Most of the climbing is on pavement utilizing Willow Valley...
      9 miles 1,428 ft 8 Loop
      Most of upper Round Mountain.
      6 miles 923 ft 6 Loop
      Great after work route or when you just need a quickie.
      11 miles 1,975 ft 5 Loop
      This gets you all of the Purdon-Edwards South Yuba Trail section. There is some extreme exposure towards...
      11 miles 1,054 ft 1
      Simple road/canal route for class rides focused on pedal time. Getting the kids spinning!
      16 miles 3,040 ft 12 Loop
      Might be on the harder side of moderate but doing it this way you get to end on a downhill. The drop to...

      Photos of Round Mountain Mountain Bike

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      Jun 29, 2020 @ 9:02pm
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      Jun 27, 2020 @ 9:00pm
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      Jul 6, 2018 @ 11:58am
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      Jun 23, 2013 @ 9:09pm
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      Mar 2, 2016 @ 10:30am
      Mar 2, 2016

      Videos of Round Mountain Mountain Bike

      Crafts and cranks practice
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      trail: Fork
      0:34 | 45 | Aug 5, 2017
      This is Commonground
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      trail: Fork
      2:27 | 358 | Apr 30, 2016
      Big Hits-Marzocchi 350NCR Fork
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      trail: Fork
      2:26 | 47 | Mar 10, 2015
      Bryson Martin | The Finishing Touch
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      trail: Fork
      4:02 | 11016 | Aug 25, 2013
      DVO Testing In Port Angeles
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      trail: Fork
      3:43 | 19792 | Apr 29, 2013
      New tunnel trail and gap into mammoth bar
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      trail: Fork
      5:35 | 183 | Mar 11, 2013
      How to Paint Bombers with Jonny
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      trail: Fork
      2:13 | 638 | Jan 31, 2013
      Who Put That Tree There?!
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      trail: Fork
      0:18 | 3853 | Oct 5, 2012

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Rector-Rock Creek Rd
      Apr 19, 2026 @ 1:34pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Apr 19, 2026
      Dry Neversummer12
      Rock Creek Flume Trail
      Apr 11, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Apr 11, 2026
      WetRiding fine but I rode on April 9 which...deeppow98
      Lower Hudson Way Trail
      Apr 11, 2026 @ 12:34pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Apr 11, 2026
      WetSeveral spots of encroaching poison...deeppow98
      Upper Hudson Way Trail
      Apr 11, 2026 @ 12:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Apr 11, 2026
      DryIn great condition (just before several...deeppow98
      Up And Over Trail
      Apr 11, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Apr 11, 2026
      Idealground level vegetation is closing in on...deeppow98
      Coyote Ledge Trail
      Jan 17, 2026 @ 9:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jan 17, 2026
      Dry Right next to parking lot, small trunk...roldog27
      Rock Creek Road Trail
      Jan 17, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jan 17, 2026
      DryOpen. NO FENCING!roldog27
      Coyote Ledge Lookout Spur
      Jan 25, 2025 @ 8:13pm
      Jan 25, 2025
      DryNear ideal dirt under slippery leaf...roldog27
      Round Mountain Switchbacks
      Jun 24, 2022 @ 3:34pm
      Jun 24, 2022
      DryThere are three trees down that require...Rhubarbbs
      South Yuba Trail--Purdon to Edwards
      Feb 20, 2022 @ 5:59pm
      Feb 20, 2022
      Dry Purdon to Round Mtn switchbacks is the...roldog27

      Activity Feed

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      Javajacketriddenrouteactivity #99047848
      Jul 12, 2026 @ 12:24pm
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      illTonicwishlistrouteactivity #96462503
      Jun 7, 2026 @ 8:10am
      Jun 7, 2026
      Neversummer12addreportactivity #92977050
      Apr 19, 2026 @ 1:34pm
      Apr 19, 2026
      deeppow98commenttrailactivity #92418412
      Apr 11, 2026 @ 12:29pm
      Apr 11, 2026

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      deeppow98trailUpper Hudson Way TrailTrail is riding fine. One giant oak tree...
      Apr 11, 2026 @ 12:29pm
      Apr 11, 2026
      SHAWNSVxXDBtrailRound Mountain SwitchbacksTrail clear of any downed wood
      Mar 10, 2024 @ 2:26pm
      Mar 10, 2024
      mossteriosotrailUpper Hudson Way TrailTrees are clear, still a bit of snow. Careful...
      Feb 20, 2019 @ 11:54am
      Feb 20, 2019
      mossteriosotrailRock Creek Flume TrailTrail is clear of downed trees, lots of dead...
      Feb 20, 2019 @ 11:52am
      Feb 20, 2019
      mossteriosoreportRock Creek Flume TrailAll clear of blowdowns, still lots of dead...
      Feb 20, 2019 @ 11:50am
      Feb 20, 2019

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Harmony/Washington Ridge 13 134 km
      Parliament Trails 4 2 24.6 km
      South Yuba River State Park 1 15.7 km
      Loma Rica Ranch 4 7 16.1 km
      Malakoff Diggins State park 36.3 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1617 miles3,402 ft8 miles1,614 ft
      #6,043#2,2436212192,405
      Gravel Bike76 miles919 ft2 miles938 ft
      #6,252#2,650918
      Adaptive Bike76 miles919 ft2 miles938 ft
      #6,259#2,64991
      Hike1617 miles3,402 ft8 miles1,614 ft
      #9,954#3,797121132
      Trail Running1617 miles3,402 ft8 miles1,614 ft
      #9,072#3,17912179

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Round Mountain?
      Where can I park to ride in Round Mountain?
      There are 5 parking locations listed in Round Mountain. 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 Round Mountain?
      The longest trail in Round Mountain is South Yuba Trail--Purdon to Edwards at 4.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      How many trails are in Round Mountain?
      Round Mountain has a total of 16 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Round Mountain to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Round Mountain?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Round Mountain is South Yuba Trail--Purdon to Edwards with 819 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Round Mountain?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Round Mountain is Round Mountain Switchbacks with 807 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Round Mountain?
      Round Mountain supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Round Mountain?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Round Mountain is Rock Creek Flume Trail with an average grade of 6.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Round Mountain?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Round Mountain. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      Are the trails open in Round Mountain?
      The overall region status for Round Mountain is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 10 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 6
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Round Mountain?
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Round Mountain?
      The most popular Strava segments in Round Mountain are:
      • Round Mtn Trail Climb (1,013 athletes)
      • Round Mtn Trail Descend (833 athletes)
      • round mountain rocky bit (710 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Round Mountain.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Round Mountain?
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