Popular Trail Networks

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Northstar California Resort	6	15	9	9
Alpine Meadows	2	8	3
Downieville Trail Network		20	30
Tahoe Donner	13	46	2
Kirkwood Mountain Resort	6	17	7

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Region Details

1,232
102
852
1,086
450
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Stats

Avg Trail Rating

Trails (view details)

5,914

Trails Mountain Bike

3,841

Trails E-Bike

1,790

Trails Horse

2,306

Trails Hike

4,620

Trails Trail Running

4,557

Trails Dirtbike/Moto

827

Trails Observed Trials

Trails ATV/ORV/OHV

545

Trails Snowmobile

Trails Snowshoe

112

Trails Downhill Ski

765

Trails Backcountry Ski

Trails Nordic Ski

311

Total Distance

10,318 miles

Total Descent

1,866,972 ft

Total Vertical

14,474 ft

Highest Trailhead

14,478 ft

Reports

26,872

Photos

11,451

Ridden Counter

927,390

Articles

Mammoth Mountain Bike Park to Open May 23rd

May 7, 2025 from pinkbike.com

Bike park season is starting early this year!

The 12 Best Campgrounds in California to Ditch the Crowds

Apr 8, 2025 from ool-test.outsideonline.com

The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.—and more visitors, too. From desert to coast to mountains, here are the...

The 12 Best Campgrounds in California to Ditch the Crowds

Apr 8, 2025 from outsideonline.com

The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.—and more visitors, too. From desert to coast to mountains, here are the...

These Hikers Brought 150 Pounds of Gear to Hike Mt. Whitney. It Didn’t Go Well.

Nov 8, 2024 from backpacker.com

After SAR rescued two heavily-laden, inexperienced hikers from the Lower 48's highest peak, they had some strong advice to share with anyone...

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Popular Sierra Nevada Mountain Biking Trails

status	title	difficulty	rating
	Upper First Divide Downieville Trail Network
	Main St. Downieville Trail Network
	Butcher Ranch Trail Downieville Trail Network
	Third Divide Downieville Trail Network
	Donkey Town Trail Donkey Town
	Corral Trail (Lower) Corral
	Sunrise Trail Downieville Trail Network
	Butcher Ranch Trail (Upper Section) Downieville Trail Network
	Hoot Trail Harmony/Washington Ridge
	Corral Trail (Upper) Corral
	Saxon Tie Road Corral
	Jackass Point Donkey Town
	Armstrong Connector Trail Corral
	Culvert Trail Auburn State Recreation Area
	Scotts Flat Trail Harmony/Washington Ridge

Sierra Nevada Mountain Bike Routes

title	rating	distance
TAMBA: Paradise Loop Meyers Urban Trails		11 miles
Sawtooth, a bear, two beavers, two bridges, and a happy face Sawtooth		13 miles
TAMBA Rose to Toads South Lake Tahoe		62 miles
TAMBA: Triple Crown - Freel Meadows to Armstrong Bypass		25 miles
Downieville Downhill Downieville		15 miles
Jackass-Loop-4mi Sawtooth		4 miles
Mr. Toads Loop South Lake Tahoe		19 miles
Jackass Complete 2020 Sawtooth		4 miles
Tahoe City Tahoe Rim Trail Loop (4 Hours) Tahoe Cross Country		19 miles
Corral via Fountain Place Rd Corral		5 miles

Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

Today

72 rides

Yesterday

201 rides

Past Week

1,861 rides

Photos of Sierra Nevada Mountain Bike

trail: South Yuba Trail--Purdon to Edwards

73 |

Feb 20, 2022 @ 6:07pm

Feb 20, 2022

trail: Yabba Dabba Doo

110 |

Nov 28, 2021 @ 8:27pm

Nov 28, 2021

trail: Yabba Dabba Doo

150 |

Nov 28, 2021 @ 8:27pm

Nov 28, 2021

trail: Lower Rock Creek

444 |

Oct 29, 2017 @ 6:14pm

Oct 29, 2017

trail: Hayden

1,150 |

Apr 3, 2011 @ 11:56pm

Apr 3, 2011

trail: Hayden

704 |

Apr 3, 2011 @ 11:53pm

Apr 3, 2011

trail: Big Rock

275 |

Feb 29, 2004 @ 7:43pm

Feb 29, 2004

trail: Big Rock

738 |

Feb 29, 2004 @ 7:43pm

Feb 29, 2004

Videos of Sierra Nevada Mountain Bike

Current Trail Warnings

trail	date	condition	user	info
Smith Peak Access Road Plumas County Gravel Network	May 15, 2025 @ 9:28am May 15, 2025	Snow Covered	bkxc Everstoke	Hike Still covered in snow as of May 15
West Meadow Kirkwood Mountain Resort	May 20, 2025 @ 9:07am 7 hours	Prevalent Mud	DoubleDuff KMR
East Meadow Kirkwood Mountain Resort	May 20, 2025 @ 9:06am 7 hours	Prevalent Mud	DoubleDuff KMR

Recent Trail Reports

trail	date	condition	info	user
Saxon Tie Road Corral	May 20, 2025 @ 9:10am 6 hours	Dry		namor216
Incense Cedar Trail Corral	May 20, 2025 @ 9:10am 6 hours	Variable	All clear.	namor216
Corral Trail (Lower) Corral	May 20, 2025 @ 9:10am 6 hours	Ideal	Running great.	namor216
Corral Trail (Upper) Corral	May 20, 2025 @ 9:10am 6 hours	Dry	Running great.	namor216
Corral Trailhead Corral	May 20, 2025 @ 9:10am 6 hours	Ideal	All clear.	namor216
Armstrong Connector Trail Corral	May 20, 2025 @ 9:10am 6 hours	Variable	Running great.	namor216
Fountain Place Road Corral	May 20, 2025 @ 9:10am 6 hours	Ideal	Gate still closed at the very beginning...	namor216
Red Oktober Arnold Rim Trail System	May 20, 2025 @ 11:17am 4 hours	Ideal	Hike The blooms are amazing. Trail ideal....	karinarta ARTA
Arnold Rim (9-10) Arnold Rim Trail System	May 20, 2025 @ 10:29am 5 hours	Dry	Hike	karinarta ARTA
Whiskey Kirkwood Mountain Resort	May 20, 2025 @ 9:06am 7 hours	Snow Covered		DoubleDuff KMR

Activity Feed

username	action	type	title	date
idesofmarz	wishlist	route	activity #72064360	May 20, 2025 @ 3:04pm 34 mins
kprice2003	wishlist	trail	activity #72062611	May 20, 2025 @ 2:30pm 1 hours
namor216	add	report	activity #72062573 and 6 more	May 20, 2025 @ 2:29pm 1 hours
MarioMarenco	vote	trail	activity #72061914	May 20, 2025 @ 2:16pm 1 hours
millercory	ridden	trail	activity #72061263	May 20, 2025 @ 2:04pm 2 hours

Local Badges

Sunset Loop
0 awarded
Logging Museum Loop
3 awarded
San Domingo Loop
0 awarded
Cougar Rock
5 awarded
Top of the World
4 awarded
Cowboy Loop
0 awarded

Bike & Skill Parks

name	type	city
Northstar California Resort	bike park	Truckee
Mammoth Mountain Bike Park	bike park	Mammoth Lakes
China Peak Mountain Resort	bike park	Lakeshore
Heavenly Mountain Resort	bike park	South Lake Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe at Olympic Valley	bike park	Olympic Valley

Upcoming Local Events

- 23 May 2025
Ladies of the Loam at Everstoke
Race
- 1 Jun 2025
R3-California Dirt MTB Series, TDS Ranch, Grass Valley
Race
- 13 Jun 2025
Junior Downhill Series - Six Percent Trail / Woods
Race
- 27 Jun 2025
2025 Southwest Downhill Series RD2
Race

Local Mountain Biking Directory

Local Products

Local Trail Supporters

Carriage House Inn
Town of Mammoth Lakes
Mikes Bikes
National Forest Service
Sierra Pacific Orthopedic
Victory Velo Bike Shop

Activity Type Stats

activitytype	trails	distance	descent	descent distance	total vertical	photos	reports	routes	ridelogs
Mountain Bike	3,837	6,543 miles	1,012,372 ft	2,838 miles	14,242 ft	10,473	26,655	571	437,799
E-Bike	1,790	4,100 miles	607,743 ft	1,750 miles	12,963 ft	70	20,433	123	38,784
Horse	2,306	5,239 miles	780,125 ft	2,215 miles	13,114 ft	18	10,673	46	216
Hike	4,619	9,514 miles	1,466,555 ft	3,937 miles	14,475 ft	665	25,572	782	55,067
Trail Running	4,557	9,400 miles	1,445,771 ft	3,894 miles	14,475 ft	121	25,517	610	28,462
Dirtbike/Moto	822	2,689 miles	352,425 ft	1,130 miles	11,234 ft	35	7,127	35	855
Observed Trials	73	153 miles	19,311 ft	73 miles	10,003 ft	3	790	1	189
ATV/ORV/OHV	545	1,793 miles	194,967 ft	701 miles	11,473 ft	11	6,468	9	147
Snowmobile	55	173 miles	21,230 ft	69 miles	9,915 ft		879	2	75
Snowshoe	112	189 miles	22,169 ft	70 miles	9,915 ft	3	888	31	2,388
Downhill Ski	765	307 miles	269,839 ft	277 miles	10,541 ft	2	703		53,125
Backcountry Ski	61	152 miles	35,804 ft	66 miles	12,618 ft	1	637	2	16,551
Nordic Ski	311	267 miles	24,921 ft	107 miles	9,003 ft	3	894	6	17,178

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username	type	title	comment	date
roldog27	report	Pioneer Trail--Highway Crossing to Burlington Ridge Rd	As of 2 days ago, all previous down trees were...	May 19, 2025 @ 6:19pm 21 hours
robarta	report	Arnold Rim (2-5)	I think so but it seemed pretty insignificant....	May 19, 2025 @ 4:29pm 23 hours
karinarta	report	FR 4N36	@robarta awesome!! Thanks for writing all the...	May 19, 2025 @ 4:15pm 23 hours
karinarta	report	Arnold Rim (2-5)	@robarta was this still on the trail? Previous...	May 19, 2025 @ 4:12pm 23 hours
davidbaird0	trail	Prosser Hill Moto Loop	Really sick dh. Fast with great corners and...	May 17, 2025 @ 7:29pm 3 days

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