Downie River Trail

Portola · California

6.9 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

1h 14m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Conditions

Clear
68°
64°
89°
10 mph
Gust13 mph
6:00 AM
8:19 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

5% top-layer soil moisture57°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Wednesday

a high near 89°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Downie River Trail is a 6.9-mile mountain bike trail near Portola, California. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 1h 14m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Portola rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Portola.

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Portola is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Downie River Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Ground

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

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Downie River Trail FAQ

Where is Downie River Trail?

Downie River Trail is a mountain bike trail near Portola, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Downie River Trail?

Downie River Trail is 6.9 miles long, rated black diamond, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 1h 14m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Downie River Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 89°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Downie River Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Portola include Wades/Jamison Lake Connector, Jamison Creek Trail, Mount Washington Trail, Chandler Trail, Smith Lake Trail (Trailhead to Ewell). Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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