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2.9 miles
Distance
321 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:34:57
Avg time
271 ft
Altitude change
5,961 ft
Altitude min
6,232 ft
Altitude max
5,961 ft
Altitude start
6,230 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,402 ft
Distance down
2,920 ft
Distance flat
00:34:57
Avg time
Coldstream Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaDonner Memorial State Park
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 75 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in ATVing/Offroading
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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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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Land OwnerCalifornia State Parks
- Vehicle Info
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Max Width72 inches
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LicenseRequired
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Entrance GateNo
Main access road to Coldstream Canyon area/backcountry of Donner Memorial SP. Rough but passable in a passenger car. Road is held as a public ROW by Placer County until the railroad ROW. Vehicular access beyond this point is in a grey zone and at your own risk. Obviously, never drive over railroad tracks, and understand that the culvert is impassable during wet conditions.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
All
- 62 rides
- Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Directions to coldstream-road trailhead
(39.317280, -120.230010)
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Nearby Trails
- Coldstream Access Road 282 ft
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- Emigrant Mountain Bike Trail 610 ft
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- Cut Thru 3,852 ft
Donner Memorial State Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coldstream Road
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Where is Coldstream Road located?
Coldstream Road is located in Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Donner Memorial State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.31728, -120.23001.
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What is the elevation gain for Coldstream Road?
Coldstream Road has 321 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,961 ft to 6,232 ft.
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Is Coldstream Road a point to point trail?
Coldstream Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Coldstream Road?
Coldstream Road is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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