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2,740 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
65 ft
Altitude change
6,961 ft
Altitude min
7,026 ft
Altitude max
6,961 ft
Altitude start
7,028 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
1,775 ft
Distance climb
404 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:04:50
Avg time

River Loop (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugar Bowl
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #242202 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108916 in Trail Running
    • #314966 in Hiking
    • #10319 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Sugar Bowl-Royal Gorge

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River Loop (Upper) is a 2,740 ft moderately popular green difficulty mixed trail located near Truckee California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 77 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Oct 11, 2022 @ 7:49am
Oct 11, 2022
 Logging operations in area have significantly damaged trail leading to this section. This section is clear except for one boulder in trail and...
Jul 31, 2021 @ 8:47pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About River Loop (Upper)

        ▼ Where is River Loop (Upper) located?
        River Loop (Upper) is located in Sugar Bowl, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Sugar Bowl trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.3031, -120.33828.
        ▼ How hard is River Loop (Upper)?
        River Loop (Upper) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Loop (Upper)?
        River Loop (Upper) has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,961 ft to 7,026 ft.
        ▼ Is River Loop (Upper) a point to point trail?
        River Loop (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is River Loop (Upper)?
        River Loop (Upper) is 2,740 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Loop (Upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on River Loop (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access River Loop (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Loop (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride River Loop (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride River Loop (Upper). The trail is 2,740 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is River Loop (Upper)?
        River Loop (Upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 327 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 345 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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