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Butcher Trail

 6 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Gold Country
  4. …Downieville
  5. Gold Valley
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Length

4.9 Miles 7.9 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

213' 65 m

Ascent

-2,233' -681 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

40%

Max Grade (22°)

6,592' 2,009 m

High

4,379' 1,335 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“Very fast, fun, and technical singletrack heading (mostly) downhill.”

— Jason Lampenrider
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Overview

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Description

This trail continues from Sunrise. Expect speed, loose rocks, creek crossings, tight switchback descending turns, and perhaps a few hike-a-bike sections depending on your skills.

Just after the final descent, you'll cross a bridge over a creek and begin a doubletrack climb. In the last 1/4 mile of that climb, the Second Divide trail goes left and down, while the Third Divide (and main trail) goes right and continues up. The Second Divide is longer, but in my opinion, not as fast or as much fun as the Third Divide. Both Second Divide and Third Divide lead to the First Divide trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

May 17, 2018: New Non-Profit Partnership with Klean Kanteen

May 14, 2018: Peter Sagan rides the Historic Boca & Loyalton Trail

Apr 24, 2018: The Next Evolution

Land Manager: USFS - Tahoe National Forest Office

May 22, 2018: Tahoe National Forest Welcomes Michael Green

May 15, 2018: Forest Service team shares Wings Across the Americas award

May 7, 2018: Wildfire Awareness Week

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Jul 1, 2014
Matt Boyd
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  5.0 from 6 votes

#1

in Gold Valley

#340

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Convenient "Bus Stop" next to a mining claim and camp.
Convenient "Bus Stop" next to a mining claim an…
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Can't miss this trail junction and sign - Downhill is the Second Divide Trail. Short uphill is the Third Divide trail.
Can't miss this trail junction and sign - Downh…
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Butcher Ranch trailhead sign.
Butcher Ranch trailhead sign.
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The "Waterfall"- checking the line and non-existent phone connection on the Butcher Trail.
The "Waterfall"- checking the line and non-exis…
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Chillin' on the first bridge.
Chillin' on the first bridge.
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