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Olmstead Loop in Cool, California
Intermediate ride with some good climbing. I rode the loop clockwise, but I got the feeling that most go the other direction. The trail is fairly well marked, but I got off track a few times. If confused just stay on the most used...
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5 miles from Lotus |

   
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Cronan Ranch Up Down Trail in Pilot Hill, California
The Up Down Trail is the first trail on the left. It's a half mile up hill followed by a mile of downhill at about a 12% grade. Loop back about 2/4 mile of gentle uphill top the starting point. 8 more miles of trails are at the fa...
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5.5 miles from Lotus |

   
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Cronan Ranch West Ridge Trail in Pilot Hill, California
Short but very tough climbs with lllooonnnngggg stretches of steep downhill. Not too technical, but very demanding.
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5.5 miles from Lotus |

   
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Meadow Vista Canal in Meadow Vista, California
Very narrow singletrack which lies adjacent to a canal. Little to no incline. Great for spinning.
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12.7 miles from Lotus |

   
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American River Confluence Trails in Auburn, California
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14.8 miles from Lotus |

   
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Foresthill Divide in Auburn, California
Just a nice Sunday afternoon ride...just continuous perfectly smooth single track stretching for miles. A few spots of technicality, but nothin' serious. I took the loop clockwise, but ran across many others going the opposite dir...
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14.8 miles from Lotus |

   
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Clementine Loop in Auburn, California
There is some climbing to be done so bring your good legs. This ride provides some great views and a few really rocky/technical areas. There's also a really cool and spooky tunnel to ride through that plunges you into almost compl...
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14.8 miles from Lotus |

   
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Clementine/forresthill Connector Trail in Auburn, California
This trail is one of the coolest around. The flow is incredible and the views of Lake Clementine and the canyons are awesome. The trail is all rolling singletrack with a descent into a ravine and the mandatory climb out. This tr...
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14.8 miles from Lotus |

   
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30 Miles Of Auburn in Auburn, California
You can start down stagecoach, take that all the way, or hit flood trail. Or from where you park keep going down the hill on the road and turn left on Canyon rd, take that till it hits the dirt and Manzanita trail will be on your...
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14.8 miles from Lotus |

   
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Stagecoach/flood/manzanita in Auburn, California
The Stagecoach Trail is fire road. It's fun to go fast, but beware there are lots of joggers that use this trail and there's a 15mph sign. If you park at the top, you could go down Manzanita by continuing down from where you par...
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14.8 miles from Lotus |

   
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Hidden Falls Park in Auburn, California
A new park just opened in October. At this time there is a little over 7 miles of trails with more coming. Trails are very well done, some of the best new trail I have been on. Four interconected loops which would be good for new ...
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14.8 miles from Lotus |

   
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Granite Bay Trail in Granite Bay, California
The trail is a gradual uphill and downhill. It is mostly singletrack over dry, sandy hills and ridges. Since this is a new trail, it looks like it will be a blast after a little bit of moisture compacts the trail a bit. A word ...
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15.5 miles from Lotus |

   
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Salmon Falls in Folsom, California
"The trail heads west from the bridge. It hugs the north side of the American River canyon, with some rather extreme sections of singletrack and rocks. The first 200 yards of the trail are 'hike-a-bike' and I really mean it. Fr...
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16.4 miles from Lotus |

   
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Old Folsom To Granite Bay in Folsom, California
Good beginner/intermediate type of ride that never strays far from civilization. Starting point is at the Rainbow Bridge near Old Folsom at which point you'll cross the bridge and head north on the American River Bike trail. A dir...
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16.4 miles from Lotus |

   
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Sweetwater Trail in Folsom, California
The ride: Start at the gate in the parking area. The trail is real easy to follow, all turns are marked, and it is easy to follow the bike tracks. The trail is mostly single track, with a short bit of fire road at the beginning...
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16.4 miles from Lotus |

   
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Hazel Loop in Folsom, California
the north side of the lake has lots of cobblestones which is sometimes tricky. there are chutes here if you're into that. at one point the trail splits on a hillside where you can take the bottom (flowing and twisty), middle (of...
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16.4 miles from Lotus |

   
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Prairie City Off Road Park in Folsom, California
Early April till late June the park is closed to moterized vehicles on Wednesday's evening's. This is the only time we came ride there on the single track and double track mostly. RaceMTB.com holds races which are fun and easy goi...
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16.4 miles from Lotus |

   
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Lake Natoma Loop in Folsom, California
2/3 singletrack, 1/3 Class A paved bike path with two road crossings along the route. Mild hills all along the route. Go clockwise for mostly downhill.
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16.4 miles from Lotus |

   
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Hazel 2 Granite Bay in Folsom, California
Head east on bike American River bike path, just passed kiosk will be single track, it will criss cross pavement, if there is not any trail just keep it on the dirt on either side. Go under the new Folsom bridge make a right, clim...
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16.4 miles from Lotus |

   
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Fleming Meadows in Pollock Pines, California
There is a map on a big sign in the parking lot with well marked shared use trails. They are mostly singletrack with some fire road. There's a hard 1.8 mile climb near the beginning followed by many sweet opportunities to get air ...
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21.2 miles from Lotus |