17.2 miles
Distance
3,433 ft
Climb
-3,431 ft
Descent
2,799 ft
High Point

This Bigfoot Adventure Challenge route on the West side of the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area to the west of Redding. The rider can expect a series of blue level old school challenging climbs and descents on sometime smooth, many times rocky, all the time fun trails.

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2024 BAC - MTB - Papoose-Chimney is a 17 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Redding California. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 3,433 ft with a max elevation of 2,799 ft then descends -3,431 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Whiskeytown
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
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    • Hike
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  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for 2024 BAC - MTB - Papoose-Chimney mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,272 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,273 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,273 ft
  • Grade max
    -57.1%
  • Grade min
    72.2%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Papoose
May 8, 2024 @ 2:22pm
May 8, 2024
Sawyers working on it today. Should be ready in a couple days
Upper Ice Box
May 8, 2024 @ 12:51pm
May 8, 2024
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Chimney
May 8, 2024 @ 12:48pm
May 8, 2024
Thanks to the Park Service and a local contractor, the trail is free of tree fall! reporter
Rich Gulch Trail
Nov 25, 2023 @ 9:04am
Nov 25, 2023
Expect multiple trees down throughout winter months. Crews work on re-opening in the spring. reporter
Boulder Creek
Nov 11, 2023 @ 12:00am
Nov 11, 2023
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