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Mt. Washington Trail (11E12)

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 4.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Gold Country
  4. …Downieville
  5. Lakes Basin

“A great singletrack up a ridge to a nice view. ”

Joel Wilson
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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM
Singletrack

7,316' 2,230 m

High

7,040' 2,146 m

Low

282' 86 m

Up

212' 65 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

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Description

Start from the southern end of the Jamison Creek Trail (11E13) where it intersects the Gold Valley OHV Trail. Head along the ridge and keep left where the Jamison Creek Trail (11E13) goes down to the right into the valley.

The trail meanders along the ridge and across a saddle to the west face of Mt. Washington. There are good views throughout the ride. Return along the same trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

May 19, 2023: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and Outdoor Alliance California Host California’s Natural Resources Agency on a Two-Day Field Tour in Plumas County

May 8, 2023: Support Lost Sierra Trails, and Win a New Carbon Cervélo Gravel Bike

Mar 9, 2023: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Wins Yamaha Awards grant of $30,885

Land Manager: USFS - Plumas National Forest Office

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Joel Wilson
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  4.0 from 1 vote

#13

in Lakes Basin

#15762

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#13

in Lakes Basin

#1,253

in California

#15,762

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