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3,399 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-275 ft
Descent
00:03:18
Avg time
-270 ft
Altitude change
6,801 ft
Altitude min
7,070 ft
Altitude max
7,070 ft
Altitude start
6,801 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-30%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
285 ft
Distance climb
2,605 ft
Distance down
495 ft
Distance flat
00:03:18
Avg time

Pack Saddle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Downieville Trail Network
    Downieville, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56890 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27973 in E-Biking
    • #241455 in Trail Running
    • #211032 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Land Owner
    USFS

An alternate route for the Sunshine Trail with banked corners, little rock jumps, and other fun stuff.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 386 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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        Directions to pack-saddle trailhead (39.615220, -120.667060)

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        May 20, 2022 @ 9:55am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pack Saddle

        ▼ Where is Pack Saddle located?
        Pack Saddle is located in Downieville Trail Network, Downieville, California, United States. It is part of the Downieville Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61522, -120.66706.
        ▼ How hard is Pack Saddle?
        Pack Saddle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pack Saddle?
        Pack Saddle has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 275 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,801 ft to 7,070 ft.
        ▼ Is Pack Saddle a point to point trail?
        Pack Saddle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pack Saddle?
        Pack Saddle is 3,399 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pack Saddle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pack Saddle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pack Saddle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pack Saddle are:
        • July (58 activities)
        • June (52 activities)
        • October (33 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pack Saddle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pack Saddle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pack Saddle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Pack Saddle. The trail is 3,399 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pack Saddle?
        Pack Saddle is a very popular trail. There have been 3,287 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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