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Spencer Creek Trail #12E31

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  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Gold Country
  4. …Downieville
  5. Lakes Basin
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“A very rocky Moto trail that is one of the best technical descents in the Downieville region ”

Dillon Osleger
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Miles

4.9

KM
Singletrack

7,056' 2,151 m

High

5,587' 1,703 m

Low

25' 8 m

Up

1,494' 455 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

45%

Max Grade (24°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Need to Know

Some cool old mines along the way that are worth pausing and appreciating.

Description

Spencer Creek is as close as you'll get to riding in the Swiss Alps around here. A chunky descent with fast downhill sections that end at stunning mountain lakes surrounded by wildflowers. This trail connects the lakes basin to Lavezolla to descend the entire way into Downieville. A true epic loop that gets you out and away from the classic Downieville downhill. Don't ride this if you're not confident in large rock gardens and being very remote.

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Land Manager: USFS - Plumas National Forest Office

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Dillon Osleger
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#3

in Lakes Basin

#6709

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#3

in Lakes Basin

#344

in California

#6,709

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