Sawmill Flat

Truckee · California

2.9 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

32 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Weather outlook

Clear
41°
41°
58°
8 mph
Gust16 mph
6:35 AM
4:52 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

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

15% top-layer soil moisture36°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Forecast window

Wednesday

a high near 56°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

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Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .

About This Trail

Sawmill Flat is a 2.9-mile mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Surface: unpaved. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 32 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 Sawmill Flat as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Unpaved

Surface Quality

Extremely Rough

Technical Rating

Green Circle

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Sawmill Flat FAQ

Where is Sawmill Flat?

Sawmill Flat 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 Sawmill Flat?

Sawmill Flat is 2.9 miles long, rated green circle, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 32 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Sawmill Flat?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-07: 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 Sawmill Flat?

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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