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Recommended Routes in Royal Gorge - 2

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Favorite Some tough climbing rewarded by the great scenic sections
Difficult

Hole in the Ground Loop

16.9 mi 27.2 km 2,082' Up 634.49 m Up 2,054' Down 626.17 m Down

Truckee, CA
Favorite Wildflowers carpet the Big Ben Trail in Royal Gorge.
Intermediate/Difficult

Royal Gorge Hewlett Rim Trail

14.1 mi 22.8 km 1,573' Up 479.47 m Up 1,573' Down 479.57 m Down

Truckee, CA

Royal Gorge Biking

  • 42 Miles 68 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 8 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Royal Gorge - 9

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2.3 mi 3.7 km #1Reindeer Trail
Easy
Truckee, CA
Easy
Truckee, CA
0.9 mi 1.5 km #2Killy's Cruise Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Truckee, CA
Easy/Intermediate
Truckee, CA
0.8 mi 1.2 km #3Point Mariah Trail
Intermediate
Truckee, CA
Intermediate
Truckee, CA
1.2 mi 1.9 km #4Palisade Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Truckee, CA
Easy/Intermediate
Truckee, CA
1.4 mi 2.2 km #5Sterling's Canyon
Intermediate
Truckee, CA
Intermediate
Truckee, CA
0.9 mi 1.5 km #6Big Ben
Easy/Intermediate
Truckee, CA
Easy/Intermediate
Truckee, CA
1.4 mi 2.3 km #7Telegraph
Intermediate
Truckee, CA
Intermediate
Truckee, CA
1.1 mi 1.7 km #8Switchback Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Truckee, CA
Easy/Intermediate
Truckee, CA

Photos of Royal Gorge - 5

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Beginning of the DLRT.  Keep your eyes open for those little DLRT placards (posted on trees) along the way.
Sep 28, 2014 near Truckee, CA
Some tough climbing rewarded by the great scenic sections
Aug 23, 2015 near Truckee, CA
Peeking into the entrance of a new trail that's being developed off of the Royal Gorge trail!
Jul 7, 2017 near Truckee, CA
Wildflowers carpet the Big Ben Trail in Royal Gorge.
Aug 7, 2017 near Truckee, CA
Donner Lake Rim Trail
Oct 7, 2018 near Truckee, CA