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19.9 miles
Distance
2,070 ft
Climb
-3,813 ft
Descent
02:53:21
Avg time
-1,743 ft
Altitude change
4,402 ft
Altitude min
6,183 ft
Altitude max
6,145 ft
Altitude start
4,403 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-46.8%
Grade max
41.9%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
02:53:21
Avg time

Cal-Ida Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Downieville Trail Network
    Downieville, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 60 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #141847 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114670 in E-Biking
    • #298007 in Trail Running
    • #290264 in Hiking
    • #4666 in Dirtbiking
    • #19808 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,336 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,445 in E-Biking
    • #12,562 in Trail Running
    • #12,811 in Hiking
    • #241 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,204 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This trail is a important connection for moto riders looking to access Halls Ranch trail and Fiddle Creek trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 31, 2026
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on Sep 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.32 (4 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      2
      DV DS Moto
      39 miles • 8,584 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
      DV Moto Up Cal-Ida, Chimney Rock, Down into Downieville
      25
      AF1MOTO - LONG COURSE - 2026
      127 miles • 25,017 ft • 9 • Loop • Race •
      Official 125 mile MOTO course for the 2026 All For 1 Endurance Challenge, November 7, 2026.  **DUAL SPORT...
      5
      Downie-Empire-Chimney-Cal/Ida-Yuba-Downie
      65 miles • 13,117 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Downie 2 Downie via Empire, Chimney, Cal-Ida, Halls Ranch. .
      2.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★ 25%
      1 ★ 25%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      BanzaiBrooks BanzaiBrooks
      An E-Biker perspective: Ride this trail, it's a must for us E-bikers. This 20 mile descent is a must do on E-bike. Easy climb up Eureka Mine Rd (paved). Such a great XC flowy "Blue" exploration descent. The lower half is the best. My Route was up Empire Creek (awesome), across Chimney Rock to Cal-Ida to Halls Ranch.
      Salguod14
      This is a moto primary trail. For MTB it is fun if you like hundreds of blown out sandy moto ruts.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cal-Ida located?
      Cal-Ida is located in Downieville Trail Network, Downieville, California, United States. It is part of the Downieville Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.65702, -120.86317.
      ▼ How hard is Cal-Ida?
      Cal-Ida is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cal-Ida?
      Cal-Ida has 2,070 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,813 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,402 ft to 6,183 ft.
      ▼ Is Cal-Ida a point to point trail?
      Cal-Ida is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cal-Ida?
      Cal-Ida is 19.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cal-Ida?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cal-Ida. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cal-Ida?
      The estimated time to ride Cal-Ida is approximately 2 hours 53 minutes. The trail is 19.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cal-Ida?
      Cal-Ida is a moderately popular trail. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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