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4.7 miles
Distance
151 ft
Climb
-1,158 ft
Descent
00:52:17
Avg time
-1,007 ft
Altitude change
2,958 ft
Altitude min
3,964 ft
Altitude max
3,964 ft
Altitude start
2,959 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
4,262 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,870 ft
Distance flat
00:52:17
Avg time

Badger Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Southern Sequoia National Forest
    Wofford Heights, California
  • Ref Number
    #31E76
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #143123 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39664 in E-Biking
    • #287205 in Trail Running
    • #298416 in Hiking
    • #3505 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Sequoia National Forest

Flowy, narrow singletrack that heads west from Kern Canyon Trail eventually connecting to Rancheria Road near Oak Flat. It is a motorized trail so there are occasional short steep pitches, but it is not heavily used by motos so it stays in pretty good shape.

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Oct 14, 2025 @ 8:21am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 14, 2025
 Rode from the south end to Badger Gap, 3/4 way up Badger Gap and back. Trail was in ok shape, a bit overgrown in places, tread was down to 1ft or...
May 13, 2025 @ 8:06am
May 13, 2025
 Great stuff right now. Slight over growth in some short sections. But a beautiful flower trail
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        Directions to badger-gap trailhead (35.567770, -118.646760)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Badger Gap

        ▼ Where is Badger Gap located?
        Badger Gap is located in Southern Sequoia National Forest, Wofford Heights, California, United States. It is part of the Southern Sequoia National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.56777, -118.64676.
        ▼ How hard is Badger Gap?
        Badger Gap is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Badger Gap?
        Badger Gap has 151 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,958 ft to 3,964 ft.
        ▼ Is Badger Gap a point to point trail?
        Badger Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Badger Gap?
        Badger Gap is 4.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Badger Gap?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Badger Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Badger Gap?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Badger Gap are:
        • January (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Badger Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Badger Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Badger Gap?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride Badger Gap. The trail is 4.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Badger Gap?
        Badger Gap is a very popular trail. There have been 72 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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