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4,206 ft
Distance
-218 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
-218 ft
Altitude change
6,091 ft
Altitude min
6,311 ft
Altitude max
6,311 ft
Altitude start
6,093 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
3,619 ft
Distance down
413 ft
Distance flat
00:05:40
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waddle Ranch Preserve
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95887 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67533 in E-Biking
    • #75667 in Trail Running
    • #103897 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Truckee Donner Land Trust

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AI Generated Description

Royal Flush (Upper Section) is a 4,206 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 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 113 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Royal Flush... Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2023 @ 10:59am
Aug 21, 2023
 Recent rains have doused dust and left lovely tacky dirt. A few odd puddles that are bets avoided.
Aug 16, 2023 @ 10:15am
Aug 16, 2023
 Perfect conditions, come play
Jul 29, 2023 @ 8:41pm
Jul 29, 2023
 Dry
Jul 29, 2023 @ 8:40pm
Jul 29, 2023
 Dry
May 13, 2023 @ 11:23am
May 13, 2023
 Clean and clear
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Status:
on Aug 21, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

      5.0 ★★★★★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Petetank77
      Trail sucks Not sure how or who gave it 5 stars. Their tripping. Maybe 2 stars

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Royal Flush (Upper Section) located?
      Royal Flush (Upper Section) is located in Waddle Ranch Preserve, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Waddle Ranch Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.32677, -120.09893.
      ▼ How hard is Royal Flush (Upper Section)?
      Royal Flush (Upper Section) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Royal Flush (Upper Section)?
      The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,091 ft to 6,311 ft.
      ▼ Is Royal Flush (Upper Section) a point to point trail?
      Royal Flush (Upper Section) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Royal Flush (Upper Section)?
      Royal Flush (Upper Section) is 4,206 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Royal Flush (Upper Section)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Royal Flush (Upper Section). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Royal Flush (Upper Section)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Royal Flush (Upper Section) are:
      • June (11 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Royal Flush (Upper Section)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Royal Flush (Upper Section) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Royal Flush (Upper Section)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Royal Flush (Upper Section). The trail is 4,206 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Royal Flush (Upper Section)?
      Royal Flush (Upper Section) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 467 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 429 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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