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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
23 trails
- Trail Running
23 trails
Region Details
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Open as of Apr 14, 2026Stats
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- 23
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 23
- Trails Trail Running
- 23
- Total Distance
- 39 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,078 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,431 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,876 ft
- Reports
- 56
- Photos
- 56
- Ridden Counter
- 2,135
Articles
Mountain Lion Shot & Killed After Stalking Family on California Trail
Jan 14, 2021 from pinkbike.com
The lion is thought to have been not well in this extremely rare incident.
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Popular Placerville Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,001 ft • 21 ft • 161 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 21 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 876 ft • 0 ft • 153 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,201 ft • 0 ft • 141 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 3.0 • 15 miles • 45 ft • 94 •
This trail follows an old railroad track, and is primarily on the old access road, beat in by dirt bikes, although it is a non-motorized trail now. At times, one must get on the rail bed to keep going, but will soon see the dirt trail...
• 30 ★ 3.0 • 13 miles • 185 ft • 70 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 hour22 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 3,655 ft • 25 ft • 37 •
This trail is hiding behind an end sign at the top of Connery Dr. It begins as slightly uphill double track with enough rocks to be annoying. It then winds its way through manzanita until it reaches the downhill rock garden. Keep your...
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,457 ft • 0 ft • 28 •
Pee Wee is probably the oldest trail out here. It's a pretty fast, easy run down the hill. There are some annoying rocks that can be avoided with proper line choice. Coming from Drummond Rd, take the left path at the first fork and the...
Photos of Placerville Mountain Bike
Videos of Placerville Mountain Bike
trail: El Dorado Trail
23:27 |
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Nov 3, 2020 , Placerville
trail: El Dorado Trail
23:27 |
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Nov 3, 2020 , Placerville
trail: El Dorado Trail
23:06 |
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May 19, 2020 , Placerville
youtuber
![El Dorado Trail - Part 2 (Folsom and...]()
trail: El Dorado Trail
10:19 |
945 |
Dec 24, 2018 , Placerville
youtuber
![El Dorado Trail - Part 2 (Folsom and...]()
trail: El Dorado Trail
10:19 |
998 |
Dec 23, 2018 , Placerville
youtuber
![El Dorado Trail - Part 1 (Folsom and...]()
trail: El Dorado Trail
12:08 |
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Dec 21, 2018 , Placerville
trail: El Dorado Trail
1193 |
Apr 13, 2016 , Placerville
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Trail | Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:19pm (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 14, 2026 | Unknown | JeffreyI98iS1 | ||
| Star Thistle Trail | Nov 25, 2025 @ 10:37am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 25, 2025 | Wet | roldog27 | ||
| Minty Fresh | Nov 25, 2025 @ 10:22am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 25, 2025 | Wet | roldog27 | ||
| Pee Wee | Nov 25, 2025 @ 10:10am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 25, 2025 | Wet | roldog27 | ||
| The Bruin Hayden Trail | Nov 25, 2025 @ 9:51am (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 25, 2025 | Wet | roldog27 | ||
| Island Connector | Sep 8, 2025 @ 12:20pm Sep 8, 2025 | Dry | tonygiancoli | ||
| El Dorado Trail | Aug 21, 2025 @ 2:54pm Aug 21, 2025 | Very Dry | GTB88 | ||
| Rock N Roll | Jun 14, 2025 @ 9:13pm Jun 14, 2025 | Variable | KarterK6KMQv | ||
| Thornhill Dam | Nov 8, 2024 @ 1:48pm Nov 8, 2024 | Ideal | dolittle63 | ||
| El Dorado Trail | Aug 18, 2024 @ 7:31am Aug 18, 2024 | Very Dry | KSVFitness |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astute | wishlist | trail | activity #96062226 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 9:47pm Jun 1, 2026 |
| Zeiiiiigler | wishlist | trail | activity #95965167 | May 31, 2026 @ 11:58am May 31, 2026 |
| Derekx1qleS | wishlist | trail | activity #95785402 | May 29, 2026 @ 9:59am May 29, 2026 |
| oranjeventana | ridden | trail | activity #94804058 | May 16, 2026 @ 5:08am May 16, 2026 |
| JeffreyI98iS1 | add | report | activity #92641840 | Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:19pm Apr 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Carefully, yes. | Mar 15, 2026 @ 4:45pm Mar 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Closed for construction on the dam | Jun 18, 2025 @ 8:51am Jun 18, 2025 | ||
| report | Is it crossable? | May 29, 2025 @ 8:48am May 29, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great trail to get a little fast elevation in. | Jan 10, 2025 @ 7:42pm Jan 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | The sign says no motorized vehicles but... | Apr 2, 2024 @ 1:23pm Apr 2, 2024 |
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10 Green Trails20 awarded -
10 Blue Trails7 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k24 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge17 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k24 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado MX | skill park | Placerville |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 22 | 38 miles | 4,029 ft | 23 miles | 1,430 ft | #5,230 | #1,761 | 56 | 56 | 4,121 | ||
| E-Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 75 ft | 2,162 ft | 46 ft | #7,679 | #2,319 | 26 | 241 | |||
| Horse | 3 | 3 miles | 105 ft | 3,084 ft | 1,024 ft | 7 | ||||||
| Hike | 23 | 39 miles | 4,078 ft | 23 miles | 1,430 ft | #5,537 | #1,953 | 56 | 246 | |||
| Trail Running | 23 | 39 miles | 4,078 ft | 23 miles | 1,430 ft | #5,016 | #1,566 | 56 | 168 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Placerville
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What are the best places to ride in Placerville?
Placerville has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Placerville?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Placerville are:
- The Bruin Hayden Trail (4.1/5)
- Royal Park (4.1/5)
- Red Shack Trail (4/5)
- Corner Trail (3.8/5)
- Ditch Trail (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Placerville?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Placerville are:
- October (26 activities)
- May (19 activities)
- April (16 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Placerville?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Placerville. The most popular parking spots are:
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