Sawtooth Trail Truckee

Sawtooth Trail is a Truckee-area mountain bike route with forest, open terrain, and Truckee River Canyon views. It is a strong Northern Sierra listing because it gives riders something more local and dirt-focused than a paved town path.

Trail Snapshot

• Best for: Intermediate mountain bikers, trail runners, hikers, and visitors looking for a real Truckee singletrack ride.
• Trail type: Natural-surface singletrack loop.
• Difficulty: Intermediate for mountain biking; easier sections still require dirt-riding comfort.
• Approximate distance: Commonly treated as a roughly 9 mile loop, depending on start point and route variation.
• Primary access: Sierra Meadows / USFS Road 06 area off Thelin Drive in Truckee.
• Best season: Late spring through fall when the route is dry and clear.
• Why it matters: This is the kind of local-favorite ride that makes SierraStop more useful than a generic travel page.

Before You Ride

Use current local trail updates before riding. Avoid muddy conditions, watch for mixed-use traffic, and bring water, repair tools, and a route map.

Nearby SierraStop Planning

• Truckee
• Northern Sierra Biking and Cycling Routes
• Bike Rentals and Bike Shops

Official Planning Links

• Truckee Trails Foundation Sawtooth Trail
• Visit Truckee-Tahoe biking resources