Truckee, CA mixed route suggestion?

[dem]

I'll be in the area with my gravel bike, planning to ride on the 22nd out of Truckee (camping, so would prefer not to drive to a start point) There seems to be a lot of NF roads in the area, but not real sure which ones are "good"!

Any suggestions for a mixed loop in the 80 mile/8000 ascent range? A 7 to 8 hour ride is fine. RWGPS or Strava routes appreciated!

[FlashUNC]

Paging Reno2Cino guru joostx....

[weaponsgrade]

The Truckee Dirt Fondo happened this past weekend. The long route was a good one. https://www.strava.com/routes/16335564

[cnighbor1]

if you go north say five miles big MTB Riding area always some one there riding when we drive past
ask bike store next to safeway above 80

[foo_fighter]

Dirt Fondo is a good route, not too technical. Decent scenery.

[dem]

Thanks guys, I'll see what I can piece together. Hoping for "road less traveled" / epic scenery. :)

[Hindmost]

If you haven't spotted this yet, I would stop by Paco's in Truckee to get current road and trail info etc.

[Ken Robb]

If you live near sea level in SF Bay area I'd suggest you not plan a ride that's too strenuous until you have time to become acclimated to the altitude around Truckee. I would rather end my ride feeling great and wishing it was a bit longer than dragging my exhausted self to the finish line sucking wind. :)

[dem]

I'm headed to do Mauna Kea in 1.5 months.. so that'll be sea level to 13,850 in one go.. so this will be a mere appetizer for low oxygen riding. :)