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3,468 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-169 ft
Altitude change
6,940 ft
Altitude min
7,116 ft
Altitude max
7,109 ft
Altitude start
6,939 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
2,966 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

Lower Aster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Gorge
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #73138 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48529 in E-Biking
    • #111250 in Trail Running
    • #72675 in Hiking
    • #1804 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Truckee Ranger District

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Lower Aster is a 3,468 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Truckee California. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 7 ft blue climb. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 186 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 22, 2026
 Dry old tree recently has fallen across trail
Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Boise)
Jul 19, 2026
May 25, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 25, 2026
 1 huge tree down.
Jun 20, 2025 @ 10:25am
Jun 20, 2025
 Come trees down very close to trail
Oct 31, 2023 @ 9:49am
Oct 31, 2023
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on Jul 22, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to lower-aster trailhead (39.302630, -120.366730)

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        Jul 19, 2020 @ 4:12pm
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        Jul 22, 2026 @ 4:19pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Aster

        ▼ Where is Lower Aster located?
        Lower Aster is located in Royal Gorge, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Royal Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.30263, -120.36673.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Aster?
        Lower Aster is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Aster?
        Lower Aster has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,940 ft to 7,116 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Aster a point to point trail?
        Lower Aster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Aster?
        Lower Aster is 3,468 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Aster?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Aster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Aster?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Aster are:
        • October (38 activities)
        • August (35 activities)
        • July (24 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Aster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Aster are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Aster?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Aster. The trail is 3,468 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Aster?
        Lower Aster is a very popular trail. There have been 1,268 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,337 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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