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Length: 8 mi (12.9 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +560/ -564 ft
Total: 8 riders
 

Mountain Biking Feather Falls

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#692 of 1,004 mountain bike trails in California
#11,727 in the world

There are two trails to the falls. Follow the main trailhead down about 1/8 mile and you will hit a Y. The sign indicates two routes, the 3.5 and 4.5 mile route. Stay to the left and take th 3.5 mile route downhill. This is a nice, moderately technical, fast, and shaded route with a few switchbacks that make for a great variety. At the end of the 3.5 mile route you come to another Y with signs showing a .5 mile route to the Falls. Follow this up to the falls for a great view. Be wary that this is narrow rocky section with a handrail for most of the half mile. I had to dismount since the railing caused more problems than it helped. On the way back from the falls, take a left and follow the 4.5 mile trail back out. This trail is less of**rade and mostly doubletrack. It makes the ride out easier considering it is a popular area after 9:00AM. Be sure to hit this trail early so as to miss the backpackers. I stopped to enjoy the falls, just as I got back on the bike I ran into a caravan of backpackers 20 deep.

First added by 2xr on Jun 18, 2008. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
Go to Oroville, CA via State Route 70. Take State Route 162 east from SR 70 for about 8 miles until you reach Forbestown Road. Take a right on Forbestown Road and continue about 6 miles to Lumpkin Road. Take a left on Lumpkin Road and proceed about 12 miles to just west of the former town of Feather Falls. Take a left on the road marked, "Feather Falls Trailhead." Go two miles to the trailhead and park.


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