11.5 miles
Distance
1,914 ft
Climb
-1,911 ft
Descent
3,975 ft
High Point

This Bigfoot Adventure Challenge Route takes adventurers onto the famous Pacific Crest Trail in Siskiyou County. The Trail user can expect a fun, challenging out and back on the PCT from the Sacramento River up the east side of the drainage with great views in a beautiful forest.

Detailed Description
2024 BAC - Trail - PCT Gerard Ridge is a 12 mile less popular expert route located near Castella California. This trail running only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route climbs 1,914 ft with a max elevation of 3,975 ft then descends -1,911 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for 2024 BAC - Trail - PCT Gerard Ridge mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    2,065 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,065 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,070 ft
  • Grade max
    -37%
  • Grade min
    61.2%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    374 ft
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