Butcher Ranch
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California
8.2 mi
Distance
1,200 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Butcher Ranch
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Classic Downieville area trail offering technical singletrack through dense forest with rock gardens and root sections. Part of the greater Downieville trail system, this trail provides challenging terrain for advanced riders.
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Downieville Downhill
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Epic 15-mile expert downhill through Sierra forests with 4,000ft descent and technical challenges.
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2.5 mi · Easy
Jamison Creek Trail
~10 min drive
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