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640 ft
Distance
-57 ft
Descent
00:02:48
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
7,466 ft
Altitude min
7,523 ft
Altitude max
7,523 ft
Altitude start
7,467 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
640 ft
Distance down
00:02:48
Avg time

Upper Razorback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Gorge
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #121486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98123 in E-Biking
    • #75013 in Trail Running
    • #84815 in Hiking
    • #22506 in Horseback
    • #22075 in Adaptive Biking
    • #58153 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,469 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,054 in E-Biking
    • #3,639 in Trail Running
    • #4,844 in Hiking
    • #1,536 in Horseback
    • #1,264 in Adaptive Biking
    • #2,440 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Truckee Ranger District

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Upper Razorback is a 640 ft popular black diamond difficulty doubletrack trail located near Truckee California. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Razorback located?
      Upper Razorback is located in Royal Gorge, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Royal Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.28845, -120.37409.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Razorback?
      Upper Razorback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Razorback?
      The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,466 ft to 7,523 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Razorback a point to point trail?
      Upper Razorback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Razorback?
      Upper Razorback is 640 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Razorback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Razorback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Razorback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Razorback are:
      • July (33 activities)
      • August (25 activities)
      • September (17 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Razorback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Razorback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Razorback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Razorback. The trail is 640 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Razorback?
      Upper Razorback is a very popular trail. There have been 1,224 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,386 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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