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4,495 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:07:38
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
6,831 ft
Altitude min
6,922 ft
Altitude max
6,922 ft
Altitude start
6,867 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
955 ft
Distance climb
2,310 ft
Distance down
1,115 ft
Distance flat
00:07:38
Avg time
River Loop (Lower) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSugar Bowl
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#4,746 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
- #6,101 in Trail Running
- #14,245 in Hiking
- #2,442 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerSugar Bowl-Royal Gorge
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River Loop (Lower) is a 4,495 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Truckee California. Highlights include a creek. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 32 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 29 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 132 rides
- Last: Aug 22, 2020
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5 miles • 426 ft • 11 • Loop • Race •
A Sugar Bowl race alternative. Utilizes a lightly driven dirt county road section.
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