California's Northern Sierra encompasses two of the country's greatest reqions for mountain biking, Lake Tahoe and the Gold Country. For riders heading to or living near Tahoe, the mountain biking near Truckee features numerous trail networks great for early season rides. South Lake Tahoe rides include the Tahoe Rim Trail, and Mr Toads, while the Nevada side features the Flume trail. Further West off Hwy 80, you'll find the Hole in the Ground Loop a trail built by mountain bikers, and the network of trails near Grouse Ridge.
Gold Country in the foothills features one of the country's premier destinations. Downieville mountain biking offers stellar downhill runs supported by shuttles from local bike shops. The stash of singletrack trails near Nevada City along with the long and challenging North Yuba Trail offers great cross-country riding which complements the Downieville Downhill. The trails of the Auburn Recreation Area offers more intermediate terrain that's rideable in winter and beautiful in spring. The nearby Cool Loop and Salmon Falls (Darrington Trail) ride are other great alterntives in the Auburn/Folsom region. |
