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Shuttle Drop-off – Pauley Creek Trail loop from Sierra Shangri-la Hotel and Resort

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United States

California

Sierra County

Shuttle Drop-off – Pauley Creek Trail loop from Sierra Shangri-la Hotel and Resort

Hard

4.6

(6281)

6,282

riders

Shuttle Drop-off – Pauley Creek Trail loop from Sierra Shangri-la Hotel and Resort

05:34

58.1km

1,480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sierra County Land Trust

Tahoe National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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29.1 km

Shuttle Drop-off

Highlight • Rest Area

This is where the shuttle car will drop you off and where you start the classic Downieville Downhill. To reserve your spot in the shuttle, just check out this website: downievilleoutfitters.net

Tip by

30.8 km

Sunrise Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the first singletrack of an epic descent down to Downieville. A great warm-up program!

Tip by

38.4 km

Pauley Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pauley Creek is a challenging trail that features rocky and flowy parts and creek crossings.

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52.9 km

Downieville

Highlight • Settlement

Downieville, CA is a must for every avid mountain biker. There are fantastic trails in the area that want to be explored by you and your mountain bike. Watch this …

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52.9 km

Confluence of the North Yuba and Downie Rivers

Highlight • River

Downieville maybe be known as a mountain biking town, but it's just lovely on a road bike. It is where the two rivers, the North Yuba and the Downie, meet. …

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53.0 km

Downie River

Highlight • River

Commercial Street crosses the Downie River close to where it meets the North Yuba River. The bridge itself is an interesting curiosity, and narrow!

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58.1 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

19.9 km

8.92 km

7.01 km

1.60 km

Surfaces

33.6 km

21.2 km

3.05 km

311 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,150 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

27°C

15°C

0 %

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