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Scenic
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Aerobic
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Bidwell Park

Bidwell Park

Challenging, rocky trails for seasoned riders set in a scenic and distinctive river canyon. There isn't much climbing but the ride will still leave you exhausted.

10.5 miles       1600' climb       3 hours       42% SINGLETRACK52% FIRE ROAD2% PAVED4% ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
1
Aerobic
7
Technical
6

Boggs Mountain

Boggs Mountain

(CURRENTLY CLOSED) A bit of a hidden gem, with lots of singletrack built with mountain biking in mind. You don't need to be a strong climber to enjoy it either.

14.5 miles       2950' climb       4.5 hours       86% SINGLETRACK14% FIRE ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
3
Aerobic
6
Technical
9

Corral Trail

Corral Trail

A short option for trying out two very popular South Tahoe trails without shuttling. Not a lot of physical challenge, but plenty of technical difficulty.

9 miles       1450' climb       2.5 hours       40% SINGLETRACK19% FIRE ROAD41% ROAD
Fun
5
Scenic
7
Aerobic
8
Technical
4

Del Puerto Canyon Road

Del Puerto Canyon Road

Even beginners can make the most of this hidden gem's long and easy part that's its prettiest portion, without getting involved with the ride's one tough climb.

52.5 miles       3100' climb       5 hours       100% ROAD
Fun
10
Scenic
4
Aerobic
4
Technical
9

Downieville (Suggestion 1)

Downieville (Suggestion 1)

A world-class shuttle ride that's also world-famous, as well as being the route of what's been called the toughest downhill race in the US.

15.5 miles       1150' climb       3.5 hours       71% SINGLETRACK22% FIRE ROAD7% ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
6
Aerobic
8
Technical
10

Downieville (Suggestion 2)

Downieville (Suggestion 2)

If you've already tried the Downieville Downhill, here's a variation that's longer, harder, more scenic, and more technical.

24 miles       3000' climb       6 hours       55% SINGLETRACK41% FIRE ROAD4% ROAD
Fun
7
Scenic
6
Aerobic
7
Technical
6

Emigrant Trail

Emigrant Trail

A beautiful, scenic, and long ride that is manageable for less experienced riders (especially in shortened form) while still providing plenty of fun and satisfaction for experienced ones.

22.5 miles       2600' climb       4 hours       99% SINGLETRACK1% ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
10
Aerobic
7
Technical
6

Flume Trail

Flume Trail

A long but comparatively easy shuttle ride that covers Tahoe's most popular and most scenic mountain biking trail as well as including some juicier singletrack for more experienced riders.

19.5 miles       2100' climb       5 hours       66% SINGLETRACK34% FIRE ROAD
Fun
7
Scenic
2
Aerobic
5
Technical
5

Foresthill Divide Loop

Foresthill Divide Loop

A nice and relatively shady singletrack loop through sparse woodlands. It's not too long, not too grueling, and not too technical.

11 miles       1800' climb       2.5 hours       83% SINGLETRACK15% FIRE ROAD2% ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
8
Aerobic
9
Technical
5

The Geysers

Geysers, The

This tough and scenic road ride I've seen described as "a Sonoma classic; one of the best" will take you past geothermal powerplants in remote backcountry, through a rugged river valley, as well as cruising past idyllic vineyards.

42 miles       4200' climb       5.5 hours       1% FIRE ROAD99% ROAD
Fun
9
Scenic
8
Aerobic
8
Technical
10

Hole-in-the-Ground Loop

Hole-in-the-Ground Loop

A tough and rewarding ride in a gorgeous alpine setting. This route has enough technical singletrack to satisfy any rider.

16.5 miles       2850' climb       5 hours       59% SINGLETRACK26% FIRE ROAD15% ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
1
Aerobic
6
Technical
6

Jackson Demonstration Forest (Double Loop)

Jackson Demonstration Forest (Double Loop)

A sampling of what the storied Mendocino Coast mountain biking has to offer. This might not be the very best option to be found here, but it's considered a representative first taste.

16 miles       2900' climb       4 hours       69% SINGLETRACK31% FIRE ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
6
Aerobic
7
Technical
7

Lake Clementine Loop

Lake Clementine Loop

A popular ride rich in fun singletrack, good scenery, and great extension options.

18 miles       2700' climb       3.5 hours       65% SINGLETRACK23% FIRE ROAD12% ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
10
Aerobic
8
Technical
2

Lassen National Park

Lassen National Park

A long mountain climb through the gorgeous scenery of one of California's most interesting national parks. Flying down through the same long route only reinforces the effect of the great views.

42.5 miles       4150' climb       5.5 hours       100% ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
6
Aerobic
6
Technical
8

Lower Rock Creek Trail

Lower Rock Creek Trail

A fun descent down a singletrack built for mountain biking following a narrow and shallow canyon. The second half of the trail is more technical than the first, and the climb back up is by road.

15.5 miles       2450' climb       3.5 hours       48% SINGLETRACK1% FIRE ROAD51% ROAD
Fun
9
Scenic
3
Aerobic
6
Technical
10

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

A wonderful shuttle ride that descends what is possibly the most technical trail in the Lake Tahoe area, though the "wild" parts of the trail last for only a couple of miles.

12 miles       2000' climb       3.5 hours       86% SINGLETRACK12% FIRE ROAD2% ROAD
Fun
7
Scenic
8
Aerobic
4
Technical
6

New Melones (Glory Hole)

New Melones (Glory Hole)

The short version of a very scenic singletrack ride of low difficulty but high fun. Simply repeat some of the sub-loops in order to boost the mileage.

12 miles       1400' climb       2.5 hours       93% SINGLETRACK4% FIRE ROAD3% ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
8
Aerobic
4
Technical
5

Oats Peak Trail

Oats Peak Trail

A five-mile, fun descent down an uninterrupted singletrack traversing a scenic landscape overlooking the ocean. And all it asks for in return is a moderate climb to the top by the same trail.

10 miles       1300' climb       2 hours       97% SINGLETRACK1% FIRE ROAD2% ROAD
Fun
3
Scenic
8
Aerobic
7
Technical
2

Old Coast Road

Old Coast Road

A technically uninteresting mixed ride that provides a heaping dose of coastal beauty from a less commonly experienced segment of Highway 1 as well as a healthy amount of back-country solitude.

19 miles       3100' climb       4 hours       56% FIRE ROAD44% ROAD
Fun
8
Scenic
1
Aerobic
7
Technical
5

Paradise Royale

Paradise Royale

A singletrack loop built from the ground up to appeal to experienced mountain bikers. It's not easy to get to, but easily worth your while if you have any additional excuse to bring you to this vicinity.

11.5 miles       2550' climb       3.5 hours       94% SINGLETRACK6% FIRE ROAD
Fun
7
Scenic
3
Aerobic
5
Technical
5

Pioneer Trail

Pioneer Trail

A long and relatively flat ride under good tree cover. It starts extremely easily and gets closer to a moderate amount of technical fun as you take it farther.

23.5 miles       2450' climb       4.5 hours       80% SINGLETRACK20% FIRE ROAD
Fun
6
Scenic
5
Aerobic
5
Technical
6

Red Hills

Red Hills

An out-of-the-way and easily overlooked destination with gentle climbs, plenty of rocky singletrack, and no trail restrictions. Be prepared to get lost, though, unless you ride with a local.

9 miles       1400' climb       2 hours       92% SINGLETRACK8% FIRE ROAD
Fun
7
Scenic
6
Aerobic
5
Technical
6

Salmon Falls (Darrington Trail)

Salmon Falls (Darrington Trail)

A scenic and entertaining "lakeside" ride that is technical enough to entertain intermediate to advanced riders and that doesn't require any amount of serious climbing.

15 miles       1600' climb       2.5 hours       92% SINGLETRACK8% FIRE ROAD
Fun
7
Scenic
5
Aerobic
7
Technical
8

South Yuba Trail

South Yuba Trail

A substantial gold-country loop with high singletrack mileage that includes this tough trail along the rugged South Yuba River canyon.

18 miles       3600' climb       5.5 hours       71% SINGLETRACK27% FIRE ROAD2% ROAD


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