more stats
1,343 ft
Distance
-221 ft
Descent
00:02:17
Avg time
-221 ft
Altitude change
644 ft
Altitude min
865 ft
Altitude max
865 ft
Altitude start
644 ft
Altitude end
-16.462%
Grade
-26.245%
Grade max
-4.491%
Grade min
1,343 ft
Distance down
00:02:17
Avg time

Rockys Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Auburn State Recreation Area
    Auburn, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50403 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129548 in Trail Running
    • #112875 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

Very fast and technical rock garden. Lots of small rocks and big boulders.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 601 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Rockys Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2026 @ 2:48pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
 LOVE when this trail sees a bit of water and re-arranges itself a bit. It's running well - a few rocks in less-than-ideal spots, but more raw like...
Apr 6, 2025 @ 8:35am
Apr 6, 2025
 Slippery, with some water running on. Be careful
Feb 17, 2025 @ 2:24pm
Feb 17, 2025
 Always good, today was not diff
Jan 26, 2025 @ 8:47am
Jan 26, 2025
 Nice
Apr 29, 2024 @ 9:55am
Apr 29, 2024
 Yesterday, ideal
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on Jan 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      robertellisw robertellisw
      Very fun! Reminds me alot of some trails in Flagstaff. All rollable. Choose your lines carefully and let your bike do the rest. Definitely worth the climb.
      Scottyd17485 Scottyd17485
      One of my favorite trails in the park. Take your time your first time and find the flow.
      LukeMarton
      Very rutted out but fun with rocks and some rock drops

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rockys located?
      Rockys 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 38.92434, -121.00629.
      ▼ How hard is Rockys?
      Rockys is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.462%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rockys?
      The trail has 221 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 644 ft to 865 ft.
      ▼ Is Rockys a point to point trail?
      Rockys is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rockys?
      Rockys is 1,343 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rockys?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rockys. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rockys?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rockys are:
      • May (30 activities)
      • December (28 activities)
      • June (26 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rockys? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rockys are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rockys?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Rockys. The trail is 1,343 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rockys?
      Rockys is a very popular trail. There have been 5,050 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,635 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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