Name: Happy Face Downhill
Rating: 5.0

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Features Drops/Jumps · Pump Track

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The top half of this trail is flowy, pumpy and jumpy. Peel off half way and take Sawyer Trail or Wood Splitter Jump Trail to switch up your Happy Face laps.

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Local Club: Truckee Trails Foundation

Oct 28, 2025: 23 Years of Truckee Trails — and Still Digging: Can We Keep the Trail Feeling Alive for Year 24?

Oct 6, 2025: Meet Our New ED: Cory Caldwell

Land Manager: USFS - Tahoe National Forest Office

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5.0 from 2 votes

#2

in Truckee

#2895

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#2

in Truckee

#191

in California

#2,895

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Oct 31, 2023 near Truckee, CA

Oct 31, 2023 near Truckee, CA

Timber Cruise and Happy Face Downhill Intersection.

Nov 5, 2023 near Truckee, CA

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Happy Face Downhill

“Well built descent trail from the top of Bald Mountain. ”

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6,758' 2,060 m

6,288' 1,917 m

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470' 143 m

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Features Drops/Jumps · Pump Track

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