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1.3 miles
Distance
-246 ft
Descent
00:07:44
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
4,414 ft
Altitude min
4,661 ft
Altitude max
4,661 ft
Altitude start
4,416 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
354 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:07:44
Avg time
Mills Peak Loop Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMills Peak
Graeagle, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2012
Option to climb/descend Mills Peak. Less used and in better condition than the main lower trail that parallels Gold Lake Highway.translate
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Starts at the bottom of Highway 89 at Gold Lakes Highway.A better option when climbing Mills Peak. If descending, it’s like a gs race course.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 44 rides
- Last: Sep 22, 2026
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(39.747270, -120.609940)
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6 miles • 348 ft • 3 • Loop •
A little beginner friendly mountain bike ride starting and ending at the Mill Pond in Graeagle. You'll...
3 Reviews & Comments
R01tnd
This is a nice little trail that takes you up to Mills Peak Trailhead. Quite a few rock gardens but very doable.
RocklinDave
Fun run. Some bumpy sections, but easier than other side.
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