Old buildings and Gold Rush history make the town feel like a story you can walk through before the real adventure begins. Mountain bikers can find some of California’s most rewarding riding in the hills surrounding this historic town. Mornings can be spent rolling beneath towering ponderosa pines on rugged forest trails, and afternoons can unfold on streets still lined with buildings that reflect a completely different chapter of California’s story. The Gold Country Trails Council also plays a role in supporting trail activity in the broader area. That sense of immersion tends to make the riding feel more adventurous than the logistics actually require.