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600 ft
Distance
-54 ft
Descent
00:02:02
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
1,353 ft
Altitude min
1,407 ft
Altitude max
1,407 ft
Altitude start
1,352 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:02:02
Avg time

Minty Fresh Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rasmussen Park
    Placerville, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #198849 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #418336 in Trail Running
    • #418987 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #6,770 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #15,449 in Trail Running
    • #15,514 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Other
  • Year Opened
    2020

This is the crown jewel of Rasmussen Park. The entrance is very hidden in the back of the manzanita off the main trail. It doesn't look like much of a trail until you get into the oak forest. Then you're on another planet. The first right hand berm splits through the fork of an oak tree, sending you through a series of flowy berms and small tabletops until you reach the final creek crossing. This features a step up with a sketchy landing, so moderate your speed coming into this. A good run takes about a minute, and the "Short Climb Behind the Pond" hill can be used to perform loops.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Minty Fresh Trail Reports

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Nov 25, 2025 @ 10:22am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 25, 2025
Trail has had some reroutes. some old features are blocked by down trees or overgrown foliage . this is my perspective as a newcomer
Aug 4, 2020 @ 12:05pm
Aug 4, 2020
The berms are crumbling a little bit. Could use some maintenance and leaf raking.
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      1 Review & Comments

      robjharris
      Trail is within the Pine Hill Preserve administered by the BLM. Use is OK as long as the plants are not touched - ie stay on the trail. The trail is a "social" trail and is not maintained.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Minty Fresh located?
      Minty Fresh is located in Rasmussen Park, Placerville, California, United States. It is part of the Rasmussen Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.68701, -120.97755.
      ▼ How hard is Minty Fresh?
      Minty Fresh is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Minty Fresh?
      The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,353 ft to 1,407 ft.
      ▼ Is Minty Fresh a point to point trail?
      Minty Fresh is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Minty Fresh?
      Minty Fresh is 600 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Minty Fresh?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Minty Fresh. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Minty Fresh? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Minty Fresh are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Minty Fresh?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Minty Fresh. The trail is 600 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Minty Fresh?
      Minty Fresh is a very popular trail. There have been 184 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 295 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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