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2.5 miles
Distance
710 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:26:30
Avg time
538 ft
Altitude change
2,437 ft
Altitude min
3,036 ft
Altitude max
2,437 ft
Altitude start
2,976 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
33.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,602 ft
Distance down
1,145 ft
Distance flat
00:26:30
Avg time

Browder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Weaver Basin
    Weaverville, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #30188 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101262 in Trail Running
    • #133823 in Hiking
    • #30060 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #826 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #4,925 in Trail Running
    • #7,559 in Hiking
    • #2,060 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2021

This climbing trail serves as a connection between the east and west parts of the basin. Plus it makes for a good way to get the top of Blue Lead.

Access Info

Access via East Garden Gulch or Jackass Ridge

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 205 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Browder Trail Reports

Status:
on Mar 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to browder trailhead (40.759090, -122.945230)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Well built climbing trail. Accesses blue/black lead

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Browder located?
      Browder is located in Weaver Basin, Weaverville, California, United States. It is part of the Weaver Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.75909, -122.94523.
      ▼ How hard is Browder?
      Browder is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Browder?
      Browder has 710 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,437 ft to 3,036 ft.
      ▼ Is Browder a point to point trail?
      Browder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Browder?
      Browder is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Browder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Browder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Browder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Browder are:
      • May (28 activities)
      • June (22 activities)
      • July (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Browder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Browder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Browder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Browder. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Browder?
      Browder is a very popular trail. There have been 713 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 753 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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