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1.2 miles
Distance
726 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:22:03
Avg time
634 ft
Altitude change
894 ft
Altitude min
1,544 ft
Altitude max
910 ft
Altitude start
1,544 ft
Altitude end
9.942%
Grade
-29.305%
Grade max
42.996%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
681 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:22:03
Avg time

Ranch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Auburn State Recreation Area
    Auburn, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is the primary climb trail to get from the bottom of Stonewall to the top of East Side. Its a fire road climb that gets pretty steep in spots. But is ride able by most average riders.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 25, 2026
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Feb 28, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 28, 2026
 Tree down about 1/4 mi up from Stonewall. Can ride over it on the cliffside. Muddy
Feb 14, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 14, 2026
 No overgrowth. Big puddles and long dry areas, as well as wet stretches. Rain tomorrow
Nov 30, 2025 @ 9:36am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 30, 2025
 Getting pretty tight in spots from overgrowth. Trailed is fine.
Mar 8, 2025 @ 8:30am
Mar 8, 2025
 Tree cleared. Ride around most of the mud and puddles
Dec 21, 2024 @ 6:44pm
Dec 21, 2024
 Easy ride around very large tree down about halfway up Ranch, at the intersection of the Castle Rock Trail. A lot of the trail was muddy, before...
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on Feb 28, 2026
Wet
Avg: 3.32 (4 votes)
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        Directions to ranch trailhead (38.924703, -121.005714)

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        Mar 17, 2019 @ 6:40pm
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        Nov 11, 2018 @ 6:47pm
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        148 |
        May 22, 2016 @ 9:51pm
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        Jul 21, 2017 @ 8:31pm
        Jul 21, 2017

        Videos

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        Out on the Ranch with Mark Weir
        4:02 | 173 | Apr 3, 2017 , Auburn
        Shred with Friends Introduction
        2:38 | 430 | Sep 23, 2013 , Auburn
        Summer Shred
        2:45 | 551 | Feb 22, 2011 , Auburn
        Shiloh Ranch Solo
        2:57 | 106 | Feb 8, 2015 , Auburn

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ranch

        ▼ Where is Ranch located?
        Ranch 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 38.9247, -121.00571.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ranch?
        Ranch has 726 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 894 ft to 1,544 ft.
        ▼ Is Ranch a point to point trail?
        Ranch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ranch?
        Ranch is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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