more stats
4,249 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
6,804 ft
Altitude min
6,905 ft
Altitude max
6,905 ft
Altitude start
6,854 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
1,161 ft
Distance climb
2,356 ft
Distance down
732 ft
Distance flat
00:05:30
Avg time

Point Mariah Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Gorge
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #74802 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56027 in E-Biking
    • #82283 in Trail Running
    • #37501 in Hiking
    • #1609 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Truckee Ranger District

Legacy singletrack to an incredible viewpoint.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Point Mariah Trail Reports

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Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Boise)
Jul 19, 2026
Jun 20, 2025 @ 10:25am
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Jul 14, 2024 @ 8:06am
Jul 14, 2024
Closed until 2025 per Tahoe NF order (Royal Fire Closure Area)
Jun 22, 2024 @ 9:36am
Jun 22, 2024
Dry and loose but not too loose
Jun 10, 2024 @ 7:09am
Jun 10, 2024
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Status:
on Jul 19, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Point Mariah located?
      Point Mariah is located in Royal Gorge, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Royal Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.27553, -120.39472.
      ▼ How hard is Point Mariah?
      Point Mariah is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Point Mariah?
      Point Mariah has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,804 ft to 6,905 ft.
      ▼ Is Point Mariah a point to point trail?
      Point Mariah is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Point Mariah?
      Point Mariah is 4,249 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Point Mariah?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Point Mariah. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Point Mariah? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Point Mariah are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Point Mariah?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Point Mariah. The trail is 4,249 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Point Mariah?
      Point Mariah is a very popular trail. There have been 854 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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