more stats
1,837 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
6,330 ft
Altitude min
6,369 ft
Altitude max
6,335 ft
Altitude start
6,335 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
568 ft
Distance climb
1,050 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Jackass Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Donkey Town
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36503 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7881 in E-Biking
    • #86902 in Trail Running
    • #83552 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Truckee Ranger District

Loop to the top of Jackass Point with berms and jumps. Makeshift rest area at top. The loop strongly runs clockwise.

Access Info

Shortly after you get on the singletrack for Jackass there will be a dirt pathway to the left, the loop connects back to the same point along Jackass.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 413 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 2,060 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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on Sep 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.58 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to jackass-point trailhead (39.309930, -120.229520)

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      Jun 25, 2020 @ 1:48pm
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      Videos

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      19:31 | 38 | Dec 4, 2025 , Truckee
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      7:27 | 187 | Oct 30, 2023 , Truckee
      Jackass Trail, Truckee CA | Vacation Adventure...
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      12:40 | 417 | Jan 17, 2022 , Truckee
      Truckee - Jackass Point Trail [Bike Setup -...
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      5:16 | 303 | Jul 6, 2021 , Truckee

      Routes with this trail

      4.5 4 miles 701 ft 3 Loop
      The standard jackass loop route for the 2020 season.
      7 miles 1,121 ft 7 Loop
      Complete Jackass Loop, re-climb the road and finish to the bottom on A1.
      7 miles 1,103 ft 7 Loop
      Complete Jackass Loop, re-climb the road and finish to the bottom on A1.
      4.9
      13 Ratings
      5 85%
      4 15%
      3
      2
      1

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Jackass Point located?
      Jackass Point is located in Donkey Town, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Donkey Town trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.30993, -120.22952.
      How hard is Jackass Point?
      Jackass Point is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Jackass Point?
      Jackass Point has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,330 ft to 6,369 ft.
      Is Jackass Point a point to point trail?
      Jackass Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Jackass Point?
      Jackass Point is 1,837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Jackass Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jackass Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Jackass Point?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jackass Point are:
      • May (214 activities)
      • June (165 activities)
      • July (145 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Jackass Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jackass Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Jackass Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Jackass Point. The trail is 1,837 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Jackass Point?
      Jackass Point is a very popular trail. There have been 11,572 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23,829 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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