Flying Squirrel

Truckee · California

1.0 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

11 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Weather outlook

Cloudy
54°
39°
55°
12 mph
Gust20 mph
6:38 AM
4:51 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

13% top-layer soil moisture26°F surface soil temperature

This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.

Forecast window

Tuesday

a high near 62°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .

About This Trail

Flying Squirrel is a 1.0-mile mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 11 min.

Mountain Biking in Truckee

Truckee is a Tahoe-area mountain biking hub with high-alpine singletrack, rocky forest descents, and classic routes around Donner Lake, Tahoe Donner, and the Tahoe National Forest. Use Flying Squirrel as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Direction

One-Way Only

Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Blue Square

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Flying Squirrel FAQ

Where is Flying Squirrel?

Flying Squirrel is a mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Flying Squirrel?

Flying Squirrel is 1.0 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 11 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Flying Squirrel?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-09: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Flying Squirrel?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Truckee include Donner Lake Rim Trail, Donner Lake Rim Trail, Hole in the Ground, Warren Lake Trail, Truckee View Point. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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