more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
215 ft
Climb
-179 ft
Descent
00:18:59
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
3,883 ft
Altitude min
4,088 ft
Altitude max
3,883 ft
Altitude start
3,917 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-33.5%
Grade max
27.1%
Grade min
2,923 ft
Distance climb
2,224 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:18:59
Avg time

Laser Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Park
    Quincy, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #85612 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #370543 in Trail Running
    • #361799 in Hiking
    • #646 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,823 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,717 in Trail Running
    • #14,845 in Hiking
    • #35 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    March - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Plumas National Forest

New trail alignment to more away from wildlife nesting site. This trail is best ridden south to north. It is quite rocky.

Tags
Faint trailRock gardensRockySkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 65 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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on Sep 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Daniel71L7ZJ
      Techy trail a bit hard to locate at the top
      GPzMike GPzMike
      Upper section is rocky and technical. Lower down it turn loamy, but stays narrow. Great fun!
      yubaexpeditions yubaexpeditions
      This trial has been reopened after being rerouted in accordance to USFS guidelines to protect ecological site.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Laser located?
      Laser is located in South Park, Quincy, California, United States. It is part of the South Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.99162, -120.93116.
      ▼ How hard is Laser?
      Laser is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Laser?
      Laser has 215 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,883 ft to 4,088 ft.
      ▼ Is Laser a point to point trail?
      Laser is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Laser?
      Laser is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Laser?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Laser. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Laser?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Laser are:
      • September (8 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Laser? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Laser are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Laser?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Laser. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Laser?
      Laser is a moderately popular trail. There have been 300 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 300 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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