Butcher Ranch
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California
8.2 mi
Distance
1,200 ft
Gain
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Clear, high 76°F / low 50°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for mountain biking
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Butcher Ranch
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Classic Downieville area trail offering technical singletrack through dense forest with rock gardens and root sections. Part of the greater Downieville trail system, this trail provides challenging terrain for advanced riders.
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