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2.6 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-337 ft
Descent
00:13:11
Avg time
-224 ft
Altitude change
6,279 ft
Altitude min
6,583 ft
Altitude max
6,579 ft
Altitude start
6,355 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
3,389 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,405 ft
Distance flat
00:13:11
Avg time

Bobbles Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sawtooth
    Truckee, California
  • Ref Number
    #16E91
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 95 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #39153 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73090 in E-Biking
    • #279570 in Trail Running
    • #287032 in Hiking
    • #359 in Dirtbiking
    • #7189 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Truckee Ranger District

Motorized multi-use trail built by Truckee Dirt Riders. No features or vertical just a pedally trail on a mtb.

Trail Supporters
  • Truckee Dirt Riders
    Builder
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 36 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 73 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Aug 7, 2025 @ 6:58pm
Aug 7, 2025
 Yesterday, the northern half, which is north of Balf Mtn Rd, was sandy and loose enough to be an annoying ascent to Woodsplitter
Jul 11, 2024 @ 8:12pm
Jul 11, 2024
 Dusty
May 11, 2024 @ 6:38pm
May 11, 2024
Sep 30, 2023 @ 8:59am
Sep 30, 2023
Jul 10, 2023 @ 4:57pm
Jul 10, 2023
 A bit sandy, as an ascent, at the bottom. But I had great traction with my tires: Assegai in front and DHR 2 in the rear
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Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bobbles

        ▼ Where is Bobbles located?
        Bobbles is located in Sawtooth, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Sawtooth trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.295, -120.18692.
        ▼ How hard is Bobbles?
        Bobbles is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bobbles?
        Bobbles has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 337 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,279 ft to 6,583 ft.
        ▼ How long is Bobbles?
        Bobbles is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bobbles?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bobbles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bobbles?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bobbles are:
        • December (6 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bobbles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bobbles are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bobbles?
        The estimated time to ride Bobbles is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Bobbles?
        Bobbles is a moderately popular trail. There have been 333 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 350 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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