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      The north part of the lake, there are multi-use trails that skirt the Glory Hole Recreation Area. An $8 Fee is required to use the area. If you are going to launch a boat then it is $10
      Tower Climb Trailhead google parking directions
      Region Supporters & Maintainers
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      Region Details
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      • 6
      • 1

      Region Status
      Caution as of Nov 26, 2022

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      10
      Trails Hike
      10
      Trails Trail Running
      10
      Total Distance
      10 miles
      Total Descent
      1,639 ft
      Total Vertical
      361 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,443 ft
      Reports
      47
      Photos
      16
      Ridden Counter
      780

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 3 rides

      Photos of Glory Hole Recreation Area Mountain Bike

      trail: Tower Climb
      20 |
      Jun 3, 2022 @ 1:03pm
      Jun 3, 2022
      trail: Tower Climb
      11 |
      Jun 3, 2022 @ 12:47pm
      Jun 3, 2022
      16 |
      Jun 3, 2022 @ 12:23pm
      Jun 3, 2022
      trail: Carson Creek
      32 |
      May 29, 2022 @ 9:00am
      May 29, 2022
      trail: Angels Creek
      97 |
      Apr 24, 2019 @ 11:11am
      Apr 24, 2019
      trail: Carson Creek
      93 |
      Apr 24, 2019 @ 11:10am
      Apr 24, 2019
      trail: Carson Creek
      90 |
      Apr 24, 2019 @ 11:10am
      Apr 24, 2019
      trail: Frontier
      101 |
      Apr 24, 2019 @ 11:07am
      Apr 24, 2019

      Videos of Glory Hole Recreation Area Mountain Bike

      Calaveras County - Glory Hole Rec. Area
      15:56 | 1030 | Apr 8, 2021 , Angels Camp

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Angels Creek Access
      Apr 25, 2023 @ 10:15am
      Apr 25, 2023
      IdealGrass is a little high in spots thus be...elcesar
      Frontier
      Apr 25, 2023 @ 3:15am
      Apr 25, 2023
      DryRuts here and there.. Killing the flow.elcesar
      Carson Creek Loop
      Nov 26, 2022 @ 7:27am
      Nov 26, 2022
      DryAll clear, nice and dry, ride it before...Duffman81
      Carson Creek
      Nov 25, 2022 @ 11:27pm
      Nov 25, 2022
      DryAll clear, nice and dry, ride it before...Duffman81
      Buck Brush Loop
      Nov 25, 2022 @ 11:27pm
      Nov 25, 2022
      IdealAll clear, nice and dry, fun flow, ride...Duffman81
      Angels Creek Access
      Nov 25, 2022 @ 11:27pm
      Nov 25, 2022
      IdealOne tree down, otherwise all clear.Duffman81
      Glory Hole Fire Road
      Nov 25, 2022 @ 11:27pm
      Nov 25, 2022
      DrySome erosion, but adds to the fun on the...Duffman81
      Tower Climb
      Nov 25, 2022 @ 11:27pm
      Nov 25, 2022
      DryAll clear, nice and dry, ride it before...Duffman81
      Angels Creek
      Jul 3, 2022 @ 10:35am
      Jul 3, 2022
      DryDowned tree on trail. Deer carcass as...SadKingBilly
      Angels Creek Cutoff
      Feb 9, 2020 @ 12:01pm
      Feb 9, 2020
      Idealamawesty

      Activity Feed

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      tparsnickwishlisttrailactivity #46701395
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 12:52pm
      Nov 26, 2023
      whacked1967wishlisttrailactivity #46365391 and 9 more
      Nov 16, 2023 @ 2:46pm
      Nov 16, 2023
      GuspfcYJyriddentrailactivity #45008650 and 3 more
      Oct 8, 2023 @ 11:21am
      Oct 8, 2023
      KylaFJJ36Cwishlistregionactivity #43705342
      Sep 3, 2023 @ 1:53pm
      Sep 3, 2023
      Michael8EQrZfwishlistregionactivity #39687765
      May 5, 2023 @ 11:00am
      May 5, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      mirahladiktrailTower ClimbDefinitely not a black trail!! Blue should be...
      May 24, 2022 @ 9:43am
      May 24, 2022
      Gcampa198trailBuck Brush LoopGood fun short trail. Make sure to ride in the...
      Sep 8, 2019 @ 6:45pm
      Sep 8, 2019

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Tuttletown Recreation Area 132.6 km
      Parrotts Ferry 14.4 km
      Peoria Ridge 15.6 km
      Sonora City Trails 27.6 km
      Red Hills 3 47 1112.8 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1010 miles1,637 ft5 miles361 ft
      #8,135#3,4471647375
      Hike1010 miles1,637 ft5 miles361 ft
      #7,141#3,299478
      Trail Running1010 miles1,637 ft5 miles361 ft
      #7,132#3,287472
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