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4.3 miles
Distance
656 ft
Climb
-659 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
5,870 ft
Altitude min
5,873 ft
Altitude start
5,869 ft
Altitude end
-30.5%
Grade max
31%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,821 ft
Distance flat
short loop on Jackass Trail in Truckee, CA
Detailed Description
Jackass-Loop-4mi is a 4 mile popular intermediate route located near Truckee California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 656 ft with a max elevation of 6,434 ft then descends -659 ft.
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Distance4 miles
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Avg time44 min 44 sec
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Altitude change-3 ft
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Altitude min5,870 ft
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Altitude start5,873 ft
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Altitude end5,869 ft
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Climb656 ft
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Descent-659 ft
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Grade max-30.5%
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Grade min31%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1,821 ft
30 Reviews & Comments
Dcbshred
Great trail with some extra send if you want it
Jadeeyes1113
Great confidence boosting ride. Uphill is well maintained and a good gradual slope. Downhilll is also well maintained with options for jumps if desired.
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MTB Mud, Snow, and Falling Off the Log Ride | Jellystone, Donkey Town, and El Burro
19:31 | 42 | comments: 0 | favs:
Dec 4, 2025
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Donkey Town // Jackass Ridge, Truckee, CA // October 20, 2025
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Oct 23, 2025
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Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:32am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 12, 2026 |
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