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Join us for a ride out of town. See below a review from MTBR.com

Overall Rating
3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
2 of 5
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Ridden Trail:
Every few months

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Reviewed by: dustdemonx , Downhiller

Summary:
Excellent cross-country roller coaster ride. I rode it Saturday, August 20, 2005. Trail was in good condition with no ruts or soft-spots. Two of the bigger, faster switchbacks are sloped in the wrong direction :( But other than that, no complaints. This trail is best ridden on a hardtail or light-XC bike as it is mostly smooth. There are maybe two short rocky sections and three or four dry creek crossings. I must recommend disc brakes as you can travel at very high speeds for most of this ride. You don't need to hit them often, but when you do it is critical. There are a number of small, optional bump type jumps and 1' booster rocks. I encountered numerous male and female bikers as well as three joggers and two horsy riders. This trail is very popular, especially among beginners.

Recommended Route:
Using the most excellent trail directions found at: http://www.mtbwest.co.... I rode "backwards" from the Prosser Lake group campground and effectively started at Mile 10.48. From there I rode to the trailhead and back. The direction indicated by the mileage is the direction that is more fun. I crossed the creek that they recommend riding out to HWY 89 to avoid. This was a fun, technical challenge because it is late in the season and the water level is just low enough. Riding out and back tested my physical limits. I drank two litres of water and wished I'd brought more.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
I've heard hole in the ground is excellent but very difficult to navigate. Of course Northstar is nearby. 4x4 on Dog Valley Rd. back to Boomtown was ok.
Latitude 39.44679856427205
Longitude -120.21514892578125
Trail Directions From Truckee, take Hwy 89 North toward Sierraville about 3 miles to Hobart Mills turn off. Park on the dirt just past the bridge. The trail is marked by a sign/map.
Trail Length 20 Miles Up & Back
Trail Level Intermediate
Trail Type Singletrack
City/County Truckee