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16.9 miles
Distance
1,531 ft
Climb
-1,706 ft
Descent
01:22:38
Avg time
-177 ft
Altitude change
6,704 ft
Altitude min
7,702 ft
Altitude max
6,881 ft
Altitude start
6,703 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
41%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
3,455 ft
Distance flat
01:22:38
Avg time

Yuba Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Downieville
    , California
  • Ref Number
    #12
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3

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Yuba Pass is a 17 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Downieville California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 1,531 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour22 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Yuba Pass Trail Reports

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Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 12, 2026
 E-biker: Rode up from Wild Plum. BRING GPS. Start hard to find, after PCT and across bridge on left. Once you cross creek, trail is hard to follow...
May 15, 2025 @ 11:04am
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Apr 6, 2025 @ 10:13am
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Jun 18, 2024 @ 11:53am
Jun 18, 2024
 Great conditions. Ready for racers to rip
Jun 18, 2024 @ 11:46am
Jun 18, 2024
 Excellent conditions
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yuba Pass located?
      Yuba Pass is located in Downieville, California, United States. It is part of the Downieville trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.49749, -120.41212.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yuba Pass?
      Yuba Pass has 1,531 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,706 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,704 ft to 7,702 ft.
      ▼ Is Yuba Pass a point to point trail?
      Yuba Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Yuba Pass?
      Yuba Pass is 16.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yuba Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yuba Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yuba Pass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yuba Pass are:
      • June (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yuba Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 23 minutes to ride Yuba Pass. The trail is 16.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yuba Pass?
      Yuba Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 98 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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