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“A great singletrack warm-up to an epic descent. ”

Jason Lampenrider
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1.7

Miles

2.8

KM
Singletrack

7,099' 2,164 m

High

6,606' 2,013 m

Low

21' 6 m

Up

494' 151 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Expect some snow on the trail through May.

Description

It's narrow, but it's rolling and not too technically demanding on the small climbs or descents.

Contacts

Local Club: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

Oct 21, 2025: SBTS Rolls Out New Race Registration for 2026 Events, Featuring New Discounts and Cancellation Policy

May 27, 2025: American Trails Grant Awarded to SBTS in Support of our Mt. Hough Work

Land Manager: USFS - Tahoe National Forest Office

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Jason Lampenrider
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 5 votes

#8

in Gold Valley

#9168

Overall
  4.4 from 5 votes
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Trail Rankings

#8

in Gold Valley

#552

in California

#9,168

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Get your butt to Downieville!
Jun 29, 2016 near Downiev…, CA
Oct 2012. Group ride, After getting off shuttle before our 21 mile descent,
Nov 4, 2020 near Downiev…, CA
Butcher Ranch trailhead sign.
May 24, 2013 near Downiev…, CA
The start of Downieville Classic
May 29, 2013 near Downiev…, CA

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May 24, 2020
John Robinson
Snowed in. Can't get to Packer Saddle (too much snow 3' drifts
Oct 24, 2016
Matt B
Lots of puddles, some slushy sections, a little bit of snow but all rideable fun. 1.7mi
Jul 1, 2014
Matt Boyd
May 18, 2013
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