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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRoyal Gorge
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#165916 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #46489 in E-Biking
- #122330 in Trail Running
- #69324 in Hiking
- #11090 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Land OwnerUSFS - Truckee Ranger District
Fast and flowy singletrack with some jumplettes and bermiños
Trail Supporters
USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 29.9 km avg distance
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- 152 rides
- Last: Jun 11, 2026
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Directions to upper-aster trailhead
(39.305040, -120.365090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Aster
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Aster?
The trail has 26 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,168 m to 2,194 m.
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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.
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