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Stamp Mill Ruins – Nevada City loop from Northern Queen Inn

Stamp Mill Ruins – Nevada City loop from Northern Queen Inn

Hard

5.0

(2922)

16,480

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Stamp Mill Ruins – Nevada City loop from Northern Queen Inn

03:17

43.2km

810m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.80 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.80 km

Woodpecker Wildlife Preserve / Geri Bergen Memorial Forest

Nature Reserve

8.65 km

Deer Creek Forest Preserve

Forest

16.9 km

Scotts Flat Lake

Highlight • Lake

Scotts Flat Lake/Reservoir is an artificial lake in Tahoe National Forest and offers plenty of recreational opportunities. There are a couple of dedicated hiking trails along its shoreline.

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17.6 km

Scotts Flat Lake (Scotts Flat Reservoir)

Highlight • Lake

Scotts Flat Lake, also known as Scotts Flat Reservoir, is an 850-acre man-made lake in Tahoe National Forest. This scenic lake can be seen along Dam Road and has trails that encircle it.

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17.8 km

Here in the middle of Nevada City, you can find the ruins of an old stamp mill.

Stamp mills became popular in this area in 1883 when hydraulic mining was outlawed. They use wood or metal beams to crush ore.

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42.1 km

Nevada City

Highlight • Settlement

Nevada City is a quaint city that is the gateway to Tahoe National Forest. The city was founded during the California Gold Rush and the downtown area still maintains some …

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43.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

11.2 km

9.86 km

4.37 km

541 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

14.1 km

13.3 km

1.38 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,250 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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Wednesday 13 May

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Scotts Flat Lake

Scotts Flat Lake (Scotts Flat Reservoir)

Scotts Flat Lake

Harmony Ridge

Stamp Mill Ruins

Nevada City

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