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4,708 ft
Distance
303 ft
Climb
00:08:24
Avg time
303 ft
Altitude change
6,012 ft
Altitude min
6,315 ft
Altitude max
6,012 ft
Altitude start
6,316 ft
Altitude end
6.4%
Grade
0.6%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
4,606 ft
Distance climb
98 ft
Distance flat
00:08:24
Avg time
El Burro Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDonkey Town
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerUSFS - Truckee Ranger District
More of a quick, straight shot than Donkey Town Trail with a couple technical sections throughout.
While uphill traffic is allowed, this is primarily a downhill "feature" trail and climbing is strongly discouraged - local ethic is to climb the adjacent fire road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 12 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 125 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 1,107 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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(39.309610, -120.210460)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Gap Jump
Gap Jump - Rock N Roll Rock Face
Routes with this trail
7 miles • 1,121 ft • 7 • Loop •
Complete Jackass Loop, re-climb the road and finish to the bottom on A1.
7 miles • 1,103 ft • 7 • Loop •
Complete Jackass Loop, re-climb the road and finish to the bottom on A1.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Burro Trail
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Where is El Burro Trail located?
El Burro Trail is located in Donkey Town, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Donkey Town trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.30961, -120.21046.
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How hard is El Burro Trail?
El Burro Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for El Burro Trail?
El Burro Trail has 303 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,012 ft to 6,315 ft.
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Is El Burro Trail a point to point trail?
El Burro Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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