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        Emprie Mine State Park and Environs
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 1, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        33
        Trails Mountain Bike
        40
        Trails E-Bike
        11
        Trails Horse
        17
        Trails Hike
        40
        Trails Trail Running
        40
        Total Distance
        21 miles
        Total Descent
        3,427 ft
        Total Vertical
        2,236 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        2,989 ft
        Reports
        84
        Photos
        38
        Ridden Counter
        4,740

        Popular Empire Mine Mountain Biking Trails

        95 5.0 1,611 ft 9 ft 215
        Open to all users so be alert but built primarily as a downhill mtb trail with rock armoring (to cap the toxic mining leftovers). Reasonably fun and a welcome change from the bland trails in the Empire Mine system.
        90 3.5 4,150 ft 42 ft 186
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 42 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 5.0 3,205 ft 206 ft 172
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
        80 5.0 2,927 ft 164 ft 171
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 5.0 2,539 ft 2 ft 161
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        70 0.0 4,150 ft 12 ft 143
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 12 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 3.0 2,661 ft 0 ft 142
        Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        60 5.0 2,244 ft 68 ft 142
        Fun trail system that was a nice workout. Not technical at all. Some hills . Beautiful in the fall

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 3 rides
        Past Week
        • 11 rides

        Empire Mine Mountain Bike Routes

        3.0 4 miles 621 ft 5 Loop
        This venue hosted the 2010 High School State Championships on Saturday, and this race on Sunday. The race...
        5 miles 735 ft 2
        4 miles 409 ft 2
        7 miles 1,184 ft 3
        10 miles 1,060 ft 10
        10 miles 1,116 ft 5

        Photos of Empire Mine Mountain Bike

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        Jun 25, 2023 @ 5:40pm
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        Jun 25, 2023 @ 4:59pm
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        Jun 25, 2023 @ 4:54pm
        Jun 25, 2023
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        Mar 18, 2023 @ 3:54pm
        Mar 18, 2023
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        Mar 18, 2023 @ 3:54pm
        Mar 18, 2023
        105 |
        Nov 22, 2020 @ 3:22pm
        Nov 22, 2020
        118 |
        Nov 22, 2020 @ 3:14pm
        Nov 22, 2020
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        Nov 22, 2020 @ 3:08pm
        Nov 22, 2020
        72 |
        Nov 22, 2020 @ 3:06pm
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        Nov 22, 2020 @ 2:49pm
        Nov 22, 2020
        55 |
        Nov 22, 2020 @ 2:03pm
        Nov 22, 2020
        68 |
        Nov 22, 2020 @ 2:02pm
        Nov 22, 2020

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        AmyNDkIB6wishlisttrailactivity #97157092
        Jun 16, 2026 @ 7:31pm
        Jun 16, 2026
        Jeffomaraddtrailactivity #96173257
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 12:16pm
        Jun 3, 2026
        tonygiancoliaddreportactivity #96045267 and 12 more
        Jun 1, 2026 @ 3:44pm
        Jun 1, 2026
        OreoKittywishlisttrailactivity #92129381
        Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:53am
        Apr 7, 2026
        sandski2addreportactivity #87448728
        Jan 18, 2026 @ 4:03pm
        Jan 18, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        gbacon13trailOsborne Hill ShortcutI found this trail to be more pleasant as an...
        Aug 30, 2021 @ 8:12pm
        Aug 30, 2021
        gbacon13trailThe WireSurprisingly fun rock gardens. Not difficult...
        Aug 30, 2021 @ 8:11pm
        Aug 30, 2021
        WaredudetrailThe WireThanks! I was staying two miles away so I...
        May 1, 2021 @ 7:30pm
        May 1, 2021
        RedhawktrailThe WireGood lord, that vid is Live Wire at N* LOL....
        May 1, 2021 @ 6:44pm
        May 1, 2021
        WaredudetrailThe WireIf you watched the video and were hoping to...
        Apr 30, 2021 @ 2:37pm
        Apr 30, 2021

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Grass Valley 8 11.1 km
        Loma Rica Ranch 12.2 km
        South Yuba River State Park 1 16.9 km
        Round Mountain 8 17.9 km
        Gateway Bike Park 2 2 18.1 km

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike4021 miles3,425 ft9 miles2,234 ft
        #3,665#1,276358416,476
        E-Bike116 miles535 ft2 miles387 ft
        #7,588#2,25567345
        Horse176 miles535 ft2 miles387 ft
        #2,695#1,5141724
        Hike4021 miles3,425 ft9 miles2,234 ft
        #838#4293841350
        Trail Running4021 miles3,425 ft9 miles2,234 ft
        #5,399#1,6548411,194

        Frequently Asked Questions About Empire Mine

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Empire Mine?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Empire Mine are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Empire Mine?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Empire Mine are:
        • May (65 activities)
        • July (63 activities)
        • November (55 activities)
        Check the Empire Mine reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Empire Mine?
        There are 6 parking locations listed in Empire Mine. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
        What is the longest trail in Empire Mine?
        The longest trail in Empire Mine is Hardrock Trail at 1.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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        • Admins: BONC, TTF, LC, elikat715, Redhawk, dgoldsmith, Karlisle, Kellwob, limbolizard, Fgrgi000
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