more stats
1,086 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
00:00:47
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
7,111 ft
Altitude min
7,198 ft
Altitude max
7,198 ft
Altitude start
7,113 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
1,024 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:00:47
Avg time

Upper Aster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Gorge
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #165916 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46489 in E-Biking
    • #122330 in Trail Running
    • #69324 in Hiking
    • #11090 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Truckee Ranger District

Fast and flowy singletrack with some jumplettes and bermiños

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 190 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Upper Aster Trail Reports

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Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Boise)
Jul 19, 2026
May 25, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 25, 2026
 4 large trees down.
Sep 1, 2025 @ 11:17am
Sep 1, 2025
 Riding great! Top jump’s landing needs a little work but otherwise as fun as ever…
Jun 25, 2025 @ 4:36pm
Jun 25, 2025
 Tree down across trail, but there is a go around.
Oct 31, 2023 @ 9:49am
Oct 31, 2023
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Status:
on Jul 19, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Bluebusadventure Bluebusadventure
      The best “downhill” flow trail with jumps in the area. Very fun, but be careful for hikers and don’t hesitate to use a bell.
      MjordN13
      Really fun and flowy, with berms and 3 small jumps. Really fun if you are going fast downhill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Aster located?
      Upper Aster is located in Royal Gorge, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Royal Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.30504, -120.36509.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Aster?
      Upper Aster is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Aster?
      The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,111 ft to 7,198 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Aster a point to point trail?
      Upper Aster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Aster?
      Upper Aster is 1,086 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Aster?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Aster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Aster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Aster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Aster?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Aster. The trail is 1,086 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Aster?
      Upper Aster is a very popular trail. There have been 1,204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,310 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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