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5.3 miles
Distance
439 ft
Climb
-438 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
5,760 ft
Altitude min
5,793 ft
Altitude start
5,794 ft
Altitude end
-37.7%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
With its mellow and non-technical single-track, Emigrant trail is the perfect choice for a beginner rider. This ride begins at the campground and turns around at the highway for a shortened intro into emigrant that is great for beginners.
Detailed Description
Emigrant Beginner Loop is a 5 mile popular easy route located near Truckee California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 439 ft with a max elevation of 5,881 ft then descends -438 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: May 3, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 8, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Avg time1 hr 3 min
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Altitude change1 ft
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Altitude min5,760 ft
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Altitude start5,793 ft
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Altitude end5,794 ft
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Climb439 ft
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Descent-438 ft
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Grade max-37.7%
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Grade min26.2%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
3 Reviews & Comments
he110me
Emigrant Alternate has a few spots that are off camber due to erosion, and there are a few punchy climbs and moderately steep descents, but overall this is probably the perfect beginner trail. It's got just enough variety to challenge beginners without being too intimidating, and it makes for a nice leisurely ride for intermediate and advanced riders.
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