Sierra Nevada

Biking in Sierra County

Downieville is a premiere mountain biking area. Each year Downieville hosts the a Mountain Biking Festival.

Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Festival

Bike Trails

             

Downieville Area

         
Bullards Bar Trail Advanced Info   Chimney Rock Advanced
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This ride has rolling singletrack with inspiring lake views among old-growth forests.
28.5 miles
2,000' climb
    A great trail, requiring significant climbing with good views of Mt. Lassen on a clear day. 28 miles
5,000' climb
 
             
Forest City Trail Intermediate
Info   Grouse Ridge Trail Int-Advanced
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This trail offers scenic Sierra terrain, the area is holds a lot of history gained during the gold rush period. 40 miles
5,000' climb
    This trail offers great views, lots of granite and lakes. It is a technical singletrack ride. 10-55 miles
2-8,000' climb
 
             
North Yuba Trail Int-Advanced
Info   Sierra Buttes Trail Int-Advanced
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This trail offers several riding options. 17 miles
3,000' climb
    This trail is part of the Downieville Classic course. 29 miles
4,400' climb
 
             
South Yuba Trail Int-Advanced
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This trail offers great singletrack riding and has several nice swimming holes. 19 miles
2,000' climb
         
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             

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