1.1 hr
This is a fun trail that drops down to Butcher Trail. It is part of the annual Downieville Classic Cross Country Race. It starts as a doubletrack but quickly becomes singletrack as it plunges steeply into the valley. There are some challenging rocky sections near the start of the steep descent. <br><br>You then come to sections with cinder blocks set into the dirt for stabilization. The trail continues steeply down to the bridge and then becomes a nice rolling singletrack all the way to Butcher Trail. <br><br>From here, right will take you down to Downieville, and left will take you up to Packer Saddle.
First bridge crossing across Pauley Creek