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Butcher Ranch Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaDownieville Trail Network
Downieville, California -
Ref Number#11E08
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonSummer, Fall
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 85 in Dirtbiking
- 100 in Horseback
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Land OwnerUSFS
Butcher Ranch is the main trail for the classic Downieville Downhill. This is a legitimate expert-level trail, but much of the difficulty can be mitigated by slowing down and picking your line carefully. There will be some short dismount sections for most riders, but overall, the trail is fast and fun. A full suspension bike with 3+ inches of travel will greatly enhance your experience
Access Info
Typically you will be riding down Sunrise trail, and the entrance for Butcher Ranch trail is directly across Butcher Ranch Road, and is well marked. Do not confuse the Butcher Ranch Alt trail, which is a few yards away to the north.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Butcher Ranch Trail mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-1,628 ft
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Altitude min4,372 ft
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Altitude max6,173 ft
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Altitude start6,173 ft
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Altitude end4,544 ft
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Grade-8%
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Grade max-39.9%
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Grade min29.7%
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Distance climb3,392 ft
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat620 ft
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Avg time00:44:19
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Avg reverse time00:58:49
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
- 9 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
- 967 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
- 7,076 rides
- Last: Nov 8, 2024
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