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6.2 miles
Distance
563 ft
Climb
-562 ft
Descent
4,307 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
3,938 ft
Altitude min
4,058 ft
Altitude start
4,058 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-19%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,516 ft
Distance flat

Gilson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Hough
    Quincy, California
  • Ref Number
    25N12Y
  • 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 Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Dirtbiking
    • Both Directions for ATVing/Offroading
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Land Owner
    Plumas National Forest
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

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AI Generated Description

Gilson is a 6 mile less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Quincy California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gilson located?
      Gilson is located in Mt. Hough, Quincy, California, United States. It is part of the Mt. Hough trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.04226, -120.95609.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gilson?
      Gilson has 563 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 562 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,938 ft to 4,307 ft.
      ▼ Is Gilson a point to point trail?
      Gilson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Gilson?
      Gilson is 6.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gilson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gilson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gilson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gilson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Gilson?
      Gilson is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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