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Downieville Downhill
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California
15.1 mi
Distance
500 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Boundary data
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Downieville Downhill
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Epic 15-mile downhill from Packer Saddle to Downieville, featuring technical singletrack through Sierra Nevada forests. This legendary trail combines challenging rock gardens, creek crossings, and flowing sections with over 4,000 feet of descent.
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