The two best ranger districts for mountain biking are Downieville and Truckee. Biking in Downieville is so splendid that it was singled out in GORP's Meccas Beyond Moab. If you don't get to any other, take a spin down Butcher Ranch Trail. You'll be treating yourself to stunning views and access to a clear mountain creek. Other recommended trails include Upper Salmon Lake Trail - Sierra Buttes Area, Pauley Creek Trail, Chimney Rock Trail, Bullards Bar Trail.
The higher elevation Truckee District has some celebrated trails of its own. Martis Peak Lookout is a 4 mile chug up an old dirt road to a 360 degree panorama of glorious mountain forest. If you're into making a day of it, take a look at Coldstream Canyon Trail, a twenty mile excursion into varied terrain with great views. More trails to single out include Verdi Peak from Boca Rest Campground, Ellis Peak and Ellis Lake - bike version, Lower Lola Montez Trail, Pole Creek Area.
Trails
Downieville Ranger District
Chapman Creek Trail - 1.5 miles
Haskell Peak Trail - Sierra Buttes Area - 1.5 miles
Upper Salmon Lake Trail - Sierra Buttes Area - 2.0 miles
Deer Lake Trail - Sierra Buttes Area - 2.5 miles
Pauley Creek Trail - Sierra Buttes Area - 3.5 miles
Butcher Ranch Trail - Sierra Buttes Area - 4.0 miles
Chimney Rock Trail - 4.0 miles
Bullards Bar Trail - 7.0 miles
Foresthill Ranger District
Beacroft Trail - North Fork American Area - 2.3 miles
Green Valley Trail - North Fork American Area - 2.3 miles
Italian Bar Trail - North Fork American Area - 2.3 miles
Mumford Bar Trail - North Fork American Area - 3.3 miles
Sailor Flat - North Fork American Area - 3.3 miles
McGuire Trail - French Meadows Area - 3.9 miles
Michigan Bluff to Deadwood - Foresthill Area - 6.0 miles
Euchre Bar Trail - North Fork American Area - 7.5 miles
American River Trail - North Fork American Area - 7.6 miles
Nevada City Ranger District
Crooked Lakes Trail - Grouse Lakes Area - 2.3 miles
Glacier Lake Trail - Grouse Lakes Area - 2.3 miles
Round Lake Trail - Grouse Lakes Area - 2.3 miles
Lindsey Lakes Trail - Grouse Lakes Area - 3.5 miles
Loch Leven Lakes Trail - Big Bend Area - 3.5 miles
Beyers Lake Trail - Grouse Lakes Area - 6.3 miles
Grouse Ridge Trail - Grouse Lakes Area - 8.1 miles
Sierraville Ranger District
Badenaugh Trail - Highway 89 North Area - 2.0 miles
Mt. Lola Trail - Highway 89 North Area - 9.5 miles
Truckee Ranger District
Martis Peak Lookout
Verdi Peak from Boca Rest Campground
Ellis Peak and Ellis Lake - bike version
Lower Lola Montez Trail
Coldstream Canyon Trail
Pole Creek Area
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