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4,495 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:08:33
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
00:08:33
Avg time
River Loop (Lower) Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSugar Bowl
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 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. 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 8 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 23 miles average
6 Months
- 13 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 115 rides
- Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Directions to river-loop-lower trailhead
(39.305520, -120.348560)
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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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Where is River Loop (Lower) located?
River Loop (Lower) is located in Sugar Bowl, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Sugar Bowl trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.30552, -120.34856.
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How hard is River Loop (Lower)?
River Loop (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for River Loop (Lower)?
River Loop (Lower) has 10 m of elevation gain. The trail has 28 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,082 m to 2,110 m.
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Is River Loop (Lower) a point to point trail?
River Loop (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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