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6.0 miles
Distance
719 ft
Climb
-719 ft
Descent
4,411 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
3,931 ft
Altitude min
3,932 ft
Altitude start
3,930 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
43.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,430 ft
Distance flat
This Bigfoot Adventure Challenge route is touches on some of the best in the Gateway Trail System at the base of Mount Shasta. The Trail user can expect fun single track, amazing mountain views, and gorgeous Spring weather (we hope...).
Detailed Description
BAC - Trail - Gateway Loop is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Mount Shasta California. This trail running primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 719 ft with a max elevation of 4,411 ft then descends -719 ft.
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Stats
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time1 hr 9 min
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Altitude min3,931 ft
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Altitude start3,932 ft
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Altitude end3,930 ft
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Climb719 ft
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Descent-719 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-16.9%
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Grade min43.4%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1,430 ft
8 Reviews & Comments
JohnThomsonJr
A nice route!. I would suggest naming it "Foundation - Gateway North Loop"
"Gateway Loop" is a bit generic and would seem to imply all of Gateway
I've been thinking of creating a set of routes for different purposes; one would be "Full Gateway - Foundation Loop" utilizing 100% of both trails.
-John Thomson, mapping coordinator MSTA
"Gateway Loop" is a bit generic and would seem to imply all of Gateway
I've been thinking of creating a set of routes for different purposes; one would be "Full Gateway - Foundation Loop" utilizing 100% of both trails.
-John Thomson, mapping coordinator MSTA
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Mar 22, 2026 @ 9:00am (America/Boise) Mar 22, 2026 | ||||
Oct 22, 2025 @ 1:06pm (America/Boise) Oct 22, 2025 | Another fun downhill. | |||
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