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2.6 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-337 ft
Descent
00:15:57
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
00:15:57
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
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 100 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #98733 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101420 in E-Biking
    • #351707 in Trail Running
    • #144781 in Hiking
    • #302 in Dirtbiking
    • #29392 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,435 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,139 in E-Biking
    • #14,347 in Trail Running
    • #8,393 in Hiking
    • #11 in Dirtbiking
    • #2,011 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.

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  • Truckee Dirt Riders
    Builder
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Bobbles Trail Reports

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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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on Aug 7, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bobbles trailhead (39.295000, -120.186920)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      MarkAQ2BFX
      climbed up from bottom of big chief. steady easy climb, no technical features apart from the very last 50 yards. can imagine the dirt bikes tearing this up. would be a fun little constant turn/berm fest coming down from the top of woodsplitter.
      Alpinebobl
      Bobbles was designed as a multiuse trail with dirtbikes, ebikes and MTB's in mind. It is mostly flowy with almost constant turns of different radiuses with a few rock gardens mixed in. Like most the trails nearby, it is best when damp. And alternative towards the southern end of Bobbles is Boulderdash which is signed at both ends where it connects with Bobbles. Similarly designed trail but has a few easy rounded boulders to go over.
      roldog27
      Easier to climb than Powerline & Bald Mountain Moto Trail, to get from Big Chief to Happy Face. Sure it's a little sandy in July; but that didn't hurt my traction at all. Nice gradual incline. Near the top there are 3 brief techy rock gardens. The signs say it's a work in progress. I would ride up it again!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      • August (9 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
      • September (5 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Bobbles. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bobbles?
      Bobbles is a moderately popular trail. There have been 352 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 372 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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