Downie River – Shuttle Drop-off loop from Downieville

Mountain biking trails

Downie River – Shuttle Drop-off loop from Downieville

Hard

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Downie River – Shuttle Drop-off loop from Downieville

06:16

66.7km

1,640m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sierra County Land Trust

Tahoe National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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686 m

Downie River

Highlight • River

Commercial Street crosses the Downie River close to where it meets the North Yuba River. The bridge itself is an interesting curiosity, and narrow!

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35.5 km

Shuttle Drop-off

Highlight • Rest Area

This is where the shuttle car will drop you off and where you start the classic Downieville Downhill. To reserve your spot in the shuttle, just check out this website: downievilleoutfitters.net

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51.3 km

Pauley Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pauley Creek is a challenging trail that features rocky and flowy parts and creek crossings.

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66.0 km

Downieville

Highlight • Settlement

Downieville, CA is a must for every avid mountain biker. There are fantastic trails in the area that want to be explored by you and your mountain bike. Watch this …

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66.1 km

Confluence of the North Yuba and Downie Rivers

Highlight • River

Downieville maybe be known as a mountain biking town, but it's just lovely on a road bike. It is where the two rivers, the North Yuba and the Downie, meet. …

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66.7 km

End point

Parking

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