Packer Saddle Trailhead:

The trailhead provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Deer Lake ORV route that also draws mountain riders into Gold Valley.

Mountain bikers also plunge rapidly down the Butcher Ranch Trail and racers cover the miles to Downieville in minutes.

Shuttle buses serve the trailhead during summer thereby saving riders the tough climb to the top of the Sierra Crest.