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5,262 ft
Distance
146 ft
Climb
00:08:45
Avg time
146 ft
Altitude change
3,551 ft
Altitude min
3,697 ft
Altitude max
3,551 ft
Altitude start
3,698 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
0.8%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
5,262 ft
Distance climb
00:08:45
Avg time

Old Five Mile Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Harmony/Washington Ridge
    Nevada City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 70 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #7782 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10277 in E-Biking
    • #57756 in Trail Running
    • #78870 in Hiking
    • #2215 in Dirtbiking
    • #1175 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #6047 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Easy trail running along CA 20 right of way

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles average
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  • 85 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 563 rides
  • Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Mar 21, 2026 @ 11:01am (America/Boise)
Mar 21, 2026
Mar 3, 2026 @ 12:53pm (America/Boise)
Mar 3, 2026
 Trees across trail in two spots, but very ridable.
Oct 23, 2025 @ 1:22pm (America/Boise)
Oct 23, 2025
Sep 20, 2025 @ 3:10pm (America/Boise)
Sep 20, 2025
 Fine
Aug 27, 2025 @ 2:39pm
Aug 27, 2025
 really good condition, though.
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on Mar 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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        Directions to old-five-mile-trail trailhead (39.285000, -120.964100)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Five Mile Trail

        ▼ Where is Old Five Mile Trail located?
        Old Five Mile Trail is located in Harmony/Washington Ridge, Nevada City, California, United States. It is part of the Harmony/Washington Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.285, -120.9641.
        ▼ How hard is Old Five Mile Trail?
        Old Five Mile Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Five Mile Trail?
        Old Five Mile Trail has 146 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,551 ft to 3,697 ft.
        ▼ Is Old Five Mile Trail a point to point trail?
        Old Five Mile Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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