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SaveEvolving trail network around and about beautiful Euer Valley
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Private Property
Land Manager: Tahoe Donner Association
google parking directions Access Info:
Tahoe Donner XC Center
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
114 trails
- E-Bike
18 trails
- Horse
99 trails
- Hike
118 trails
- Trail Running
118 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 108
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 114
- Trails E-Bike
- 18
- Trails Horse
- 99
- Trails Hike
- 118
- Trails Trail Running
- 118
- Total Distance
- 75 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,787 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,655 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,819 ft
- Reports
- 1,441
- Photos
- 359
- Ridden Counter
- 62,341
Popular Tahoe Donner Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 85 ft • 1,490 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2,592 ft • 89 ft • 1,440 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 89 ft blue climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 4,242 ft • 7 ft • 1,292 •
The upper section of True Grit is steeper and tighter than lower section, and quite a bit of a challenge to ride up.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 3,586 ft • 17 ft • 1,273 •
Cinnamon Twist (Middle) is a highly rated 3,497 ft popular blue singletrack family friendly trail located near Truckee California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 23 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes...
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 4,101 ft • 6 ft • 1,255 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 629 ft • 1,230 •
Not sure if its more of a "yeehaw", or a "woohoo"! (Going up is definitely a bit more of a grunt though).
• 100 ★ 3.6 • 4,491 ft • 21 ft • 1,200 •
New for 2018, the upper section of drops from the top of Hawk's Peak along steep trail and some very tight, rock-armored switchbacks.
Tahoe Donner Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.7 • 8 miles • 999 ft • 22 • Loop •
I discovered that this sequence (Motherlode > Fool's Gold > Sidewinder) gives an incredible series...
6 miles • 667 ft • 4 • Loop •
The easiest way to ride Lower Motherlode. A great intro to mountain biking trail
5 miles • 184 ft • 4 • Shuttled •
An easy shuttle route following the DLRT Skislope section.
★ 2.7 • 9 miles • 1,338 ft • 11 •
Nice mostly single track loop at Tahoe Donner
13 miles • 2,104 ft • 18 •
Up to top of Motherlode then down and across Euer Valley to Mustang Sally. Nice mostly single-track loop...
Photos of Tahoe Donner Mountain Bike
Videos of Tahoe Donner Mountain Bike
trail: Sidewinder
5:11 |
327 |
Jun 12, 2016
trail: Sidewinder
3:44 |
448 |
Jul 19, 2015
trail: Sidewinder
3:37 |
379 |
May 4, 2014
trail: Crazy Horse
6:24 |
974 |
Jan 4, 2013
trail: Flying Squirrel
3:21 |
140 |
Aug 27, 2025 , Truckee
trail: True Grit (Lower)
3:56 |
90 |
Jun 26, 2025 , Truckee
7:50 |
131 |
Nov 19, 2024 , Truckee
7:50 |
91 |
Nov 19, 2024 , Truckee
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Lake Rim Trail (Skislope) | Jul 15, 2026 @ 9:38am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 15, 2026 | Unknown | jesse-cassidy TDLT | Power poles across trail in some areas.... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Wmhff | wishlist | trail | activity #99655853 and 1 more | Jul 20, 2026 @ 10:15pm 1 day |
| jpoole22 | wishlist | route | activity #99608918 | Jul 20, 2026 @ 8:08am 2 days |
| tapes | comment | trail | activity #99589116 | Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:42pm 2 days |
| CraigP4ezRm | wishlist | route | activity #99448507 | Jul 18, 2026 @ 8:01am Jul 18, 2026 |
| Sebastiano1 | wishlist | route | activity #99382510 and 1 more | Jul 17, 2026 @ 9:58am Jul 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail needs work. Pretty low reward decent... | Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:42pm 2 days | ||
| trail | This trail really needs work. The flow of the... | Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:20pm 2 days | ||
| report | Monday 5/25 UPDATE!!! Mustang Sally ridge... | May 25, 2026 @ 11:53am May 25, 2026 | ||
| report | E Gr | May 9, 2026 @ 4:07pm May 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Currently closed for construction. | Oct 1, 2025 @ 7:13pm Oct 1, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosser Hill | 13 | 19 | 7 | 2.4 km | |
| Armstrong Urban Trails | 1 | 5 | 2.5 km | ||
| Lower Carpenter Valley | 4 | 2.6 km | |||
| Johnson Canyon | 4 | 2.8 km | |||
| Donner Memorial State Park | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 114 | 73 miles | 11,188 ft | 31 miles | 1,654 ft | #280 | #101 | 335 | 1,441 | 15 | 20,075 | |
| E-Bike | 18 | 6 miles | 272 ft | 1 mile | 1,460 ft | #3,365 | #999 | 1,159 | 2 | 1,941 | ||
| Horse | 99 | 68 miles | 10,554 ft | 30 miles | 1,562 ft | #528 | #280 | 545 | 1 | 18 | ||
| Hike | 118 | 75 miles | 11,788 ft | 32 miles | 1,654 ft | #1,020 | #519 | 24 | 1,420 | 2 | 1,820 | |
| Trail Running | 118 | 75 miles | 11,788 ft | 32 miles | 1,654 ft | #1,034 | #328 | 1,420 | 2 | 2,601 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Tahoe Donner
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Tahoe Donner?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Tahoe Donner are:
- Flying Squirrel (4.4/5)
- Hidden Gem (4.4/5)
- Donner Lake Rim Trail (Skislope) (4.4/5)
- White Lightning (Singletrack) (4.3/5)
- West Mustang Sally (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Tahoe Donner?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Tahoe Donner are:
- July (549 activities)
- June (352 activities)
- September (328 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Tahoe Donner?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Tahoe Donner. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Tahoe Donner?
The longest trail in Tahoe Donner is Teewinot at 2.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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