The best MTB trails in Placer County
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Last updated: November 1, 2025
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1. Sawtooth & Big Chief Trail loop — Tahoe National Forest
33.3km
02:55
610m
610m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.9
(9)
67
riders
2. Central Trail and Dotons Point loop — Folsom Lake
13.6km
01:11
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(8)
68
riders
3. Granite Bay loop via Jedi Trail — Folsom State Recreation Area
11.5km
00:58
80m
80m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
66
riders
4. Intermediate Loop – Auburn State Recreation Area
23.0km
02:33
790m
790m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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59
riders
5. Stagecoach & Foresthill Divide Loop Trail — Auburn State Recreation Area
50.1km
04:51
1,200m
1,200m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(4)
40
riders
6. Confluence & Clementine Trail loop — Auburn State Recreation Area
10.1km
01:04
310m
310m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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26
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7. El Burro, Jackass, Booboos & Yogi's Loop — Tahoe National Forest
21.5km
02:20
600m
600m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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20
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8. 9 Mile Trail loop — Hidden Falls Park
14.7km
01:26
280m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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18
riders
9. Stanford Rock loop — Tahoe City
24.6km
02:32
650m
650m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
15
riders
10. Jackass Ridge & Donkey Town Trail loop — Truckee, CA
13.3km
01:25
340m
340m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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