This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,575 ft
Distance
-300 ft
Descent
00:01:49
Avg time
-300 ft
Altitude change
870 ft
Altitude min
1,171 ft
Altitude max
1,171 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
-19.1%
Grade
-48.6%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
1,575 ft
Distance down
00:01:49
Avg time

Murders Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Auburn State Recreation Area
    Auburn, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Murders is a 1,575 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty closed doubletrack trail located near Auburn California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Murders Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2026 @ 2:48pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
 WET and now more technical with rocks getting exposed and new lines forming Unsanctioned goodness here - will wear in PERFECTLY when things dry...
Nov 26, 2021 @ 2:24pm
Nov 26, 2021
 Closed as of 11/26/21
Jun 21, 2021 @ 5:26pm
Jun 21, 2021
 Deffo closed
Jun 20, 2021 @ 12:02pm
Jun 20, 2021
 "Closed for repair"
Nov 25, 2020 @ 12:00am
Nov 25, 2020
 Closed and overgrown
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on Jan 12, 2026
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to murders trailhead (38.924750, -121.010040)
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      Nov 26, 2021 @ 2:25pm
      Nov 26, 2021

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      NCG Group Ride 3-9-13 Auburn Hills
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      13:03 | 2007 | Mar 11, 2013 , Auburn

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      SlideReady
      Closed for restoration. It looks real overgrown and is well fenced off at top and bottom. Take Stonewall instead.
      Scottyd17485 Scottyd17485
      Trail is gated off. The sign says "Closed for renovations."

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Murders located?
      Murders is located in Auburn State Recreation Area, Auburn, California, United States. It is part of the Auburn State Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.92475, -121.01004.
      ▼ How hard is Murders?
      Murders is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 19.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Murders?
      The trail has 300 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 870 ft to 1,171 ft.
      ▼ Is Murders a point to point trail?
      Murders is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Murders?
      Murders is 1,575 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Murders?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Murders. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Murders? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Murders are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Murders?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Murders. The trail is 1,575 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Murders?
      Murders is a moderately popular trail. There have been 259 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 276 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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