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837 ft
Distance
-25 ft
Descent
00:04:12
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
1,341 ft
Altitude min
1,366 ft
Altitude max
1,366 ft
Altitude start
1,342 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
620 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:04:12
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The Equalizer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Auburn State Park SRA
    Auburn, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #151383 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Auburn Recreation District

A little rocky intro short section with a flow bottom half. Kids can skip the hard section at the fireroad crossing.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 83 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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The Equalizer Trail Reports

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Feb 5, 2023 @ 7:44am
Feb 5, 2023
 Closed for muddy conditions
Oct 2, 2021 @ 10:54am
Oct 2, 2021
 Steep Dry loose and scratchy!
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Equalizer

        ▼ Where is The Equalizer located?
        The Equalizer is located in Auburn State Park SRA, Auburn, California, United States. It is part of the Auburn State Park SRA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.87858, -121.06759.
        ▼ How hard is The Equalizer?
        The Equalizer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Equalizer?
        The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,341 ft to 1,366 ft.
        ▼ How long is The Equalizer?
        The Equalizer is 837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Equalizer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Equalizer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Equalizer?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Equalizer are:
        • May (50 activities)
        • April (39 activities)
        • August (28 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Equalizer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Equalizer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Equalizer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Equalizer. The trail is 837 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Equalizer?
        The Equalizer is a very popular trail. There have been 1,190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,581 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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