14.5 miles
Distance
1,472 ft
Climb
-1,468 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
Fun route that hits Happy Face Downhill and Wood Splitter Jump Trail, some of the best blue trails in Truckee.
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Happy Face, Sawtooth Loop is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near Truckee California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 1,472 ft with a max elevation of 6,766 ft then descends -1,468 ft.
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Trails in Route
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| 784 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 558 ft | |||||
| 863 ft | |||||
| 2,828 ft | |||||
| 2,969 ft | |||||
| 2 miles |
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Altitude min6,110 ft
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Altitude start6,254 ft
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Altitude end6,257 ft
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Grade max-37.4%
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Grade min35.8%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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![Discovering Joy on the Wood Splitter Jump Trail!]()
Discovering Joy on the Wood Splitter Jump Trail!
trail: Woodsplitter Jump Trail
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Aug 27, 2023
Happy Face / Truckee, CA / MTB
trail: Happy Face Trail (Downhill)
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