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2.0 miles
Distance
995 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:36:26
Avg time
990 ft
Altitude change
918 ft
Altitude min
1,907 ft
Altitude max
918 ft
Altitude start
1,906 ft
Altitude end
9.2%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
38.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
410 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:36:26
Avg time

Baccardo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alum Rock Park
    San Jose, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69939 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17804 in E-Biking
    • #105831 in Trail Running
    • #79452 in Hiking
    • #3750 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,211 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #404 in E-Biking
    • #5,136 in Trail Running
    • #4,503 in Hiking
    • #62 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2
  • Land Owner

Expect a steep and challenging climb for about 100 yards. At first intersection, stay to the right (talking loop trail to the left is VERY steep.) There will be a short, very steep section followed by a level section for a 1/4 mile. The rest of the trail is nice singletrack with some switchbacks up the grassy hill and cows grazing all around.

At the top of the climb, you can either loop back around to the start of the Boccardo Trail, turn right onto Sierra Vista Trail, or pedal another quarter mile up to the scenic viewpoint.

Access Info

You can access this trail by riding up the Todd Quick trail.

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Baccardo Trail Reports

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Jan 25, 2022 @ 8:50pm
Jan 25, 2022
Oct 3, 2021 @ 4:06pm
Oct 3, 2021
Oct 18, 2020 @ 3:43pm
Oct 18, 2020
The whole park is open but please wear a mask or keep social distancing because of Covid-19
Oct 12, 2020 @ 4:05pm
Oct 12, 2020
Sep 19, 2020 @ 10:31am
Sep 19, 2020
The whole park is open but please wear a mask or keep social distancing because of Covid-19
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on Jan 25, 2022
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Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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      Directions to baccardo trailhead (37.399880, -121.809440)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      santacruuz santacruuz
      XC trail with a steep climb and switchbacks. Trail is smooth with llittle techincal features. The payoff is the panoramic views when you get to the top.
      dangernoodle92808
      Steep, boring climb. No fun ways to go back down, just burning brake pads. Probably better suited for a gravel bike.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Baccardo located?
      Baccardo is located in Alum Rock Park, San Jose, California, United States. It is part of the Alum Rock Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.39988, -121.80944.
      ▼ How hard is Baccardo?
      Baccardo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Baccardo?
      Baccardo has 995 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 918 ft to 1,907 ft.
      ▼ How long is Baccardo?
      Baccardo is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Baccardo?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Baccardo. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Baccardo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Baccardo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Baccardo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Baccardo. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Baccardo?
      Baccardo is a very popular trail. There have been 1,298 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,656 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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