more stats
3.2 miles
Distance
1,530 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:49:44
Avg time
1,515 ft
Altitude change
3,582 ft
Altitude min
5,097 ft
Altitude max
3,582 ft
Altitude start
5,098 ft
Altitude end
9%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
45.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
633 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:49:44
Avg time

Emigrant Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Hough
    Quincy, California
  • Ref Number
    26N21
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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
    Plumas National Forest
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches
  • Entrance Gate
    No

Used to be part of the Grinduro route. Pretty steep fire road but slightly better climb option that China Grade Rd.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 14, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Emigrant Road located?
      Emigrant Road is located in Mt. Hough, Quincy, California, United States. It is part of the Mt. Hough trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.08129, -120.88907.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Emigrant Road?
      Emigrant Road has 1,530 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,582 ft to 5,097 ft.
      ▼ Is Emigrant Road a point to point trail?
      Emigrant Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Emigrant Road?
      Emigrant Road is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Emigrant Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Emigrant Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Emigrant Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Emigrant Road are:
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Emigrant Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Emigrant Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Emigrant Road?
      The estimated time to ride Emigrant Road is approximately 50 minutes. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Emigrant Road?
      Emigrant Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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