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4.6 miles
Distance
422 ft
Climb
-1,533 ft
Descent
00:39:38
Avg time
-1,111 ft
Altitude change
3,433 ft
Altitude min
4,575 ft
Altitude max
4,575 ft
Altitude start
3,465 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-54.3%
Grade max
31.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,870 ft
Distance flat
00:39:38
Avg time
Second Divide Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaDownieville Trail Network
Downieville, California -
Ref Number#11E33
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#46938 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #24310 in E-Biking
- #35513 in Trail Running
- #130557 in Hiking
- #3266 in Dirtbiking
- #1414 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonSpring, Summer, Fall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
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Land OwnerUSFS
Most often used as an alternate descent to Third Divide when riding the classic Downieville downhill. Slightly longer than Third Divide, it starts as a smooth and flowy downhill through an amazing old growth forest. The descent breaks up a couple of times with short climbs. After the westbound turn, the trail follows Pauley Creek and gets more technical with rolling up & down sections. There are great views and lots of exposure in spots.
Access Info
For access from Butcher Ranch trail, look for trail splitting off left, with a sign on a tree. Start looking after crossing Pauley Creek bridge and climbing uphill for a few minutes. From Lavezzola Rd, the trail entrance is marked clearly.
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- 19 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 1, 2026
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Directions to second-divide trailhead
(39.611810, -120.750630)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Divide
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Where is Second Divide located?
Second Divide is located in Downieville Trail Network, Downieville, California, United States. It is part of the Downieville Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61181, -120.75063.
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How hard is Second Divide?
Second Divide is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Second Divide?
Second Divide has 422 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,533 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,433 ft to 4,575 ft.
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Is Second Divide a point to point trail?
Second Divide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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