10.8 miles
Distance
1,196 ft
Climb
-1,195 ft
Descent
4,386 ft
High Point

This Bigfoot Adventure Challenge route in the USFS managed Gateway Trail system is on classic trails in a gorgeous evergreen forest highlighted with stop and take a minute amazing views of Mount Shasta. The rider can expect most blue level trails climbing up, down, and through the Gateway I trail area on a variety of old school style and super fun, fast flow trails.

Detailed Description
2024 BAC - MTB - Mount Shasta Gateway Intermediate is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Mount Shasta California. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,196 ft with a max elevation of 4,386 ft then descends -1,195 ft.
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Mount Shasta Trail Association (mountshastatrailassociation.org)
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Trails in Route

Pig Farm2,493 ft
Gateway (North)3 miles

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 2024 BAC - MTB - Mount Shasta Gateway Intermediate mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    3,931 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,931 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,930 ft
  • Grade max
    -25.6%
  • Grade min
    26%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,468 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Gateway (North)
Jul 14, 2024 @ 11:00am
Jul 14, 2024
Pig Farm
Oct 7, 2023 @ 11:34am
Oct 7, 2023
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