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2,772 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:06:51
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
836 ft
Altitude min
904 ft
Altitude max
868 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
1,319 ft
Distance climb
528 ft
Distance down
925 ft
Distance flat
00:06:51
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Gunslinger Details
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Riding AreaJackson Demonstration State Forest
Mendocino, California -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerJackson Demonstration State Forest
Very pretty trail going through the woods, more or less parallel to the Fire Orchard fire road. This brings you to Ride Through Stump trail which is arguably one of the attractions in this are.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles average
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- 53 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 474 rides
- Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Directions to gunslinger trailhead
(39.364680, -123.744860)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunslinger
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Where is Gunslinger located?
Gunslinger is located in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, Mendocino, California, United States. It is part of the Jackson Demonstration State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.36468, -123.74486.
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How hard is Gunslinger?
Gunslinger is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Gunslinger?
Gunslinger has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 836 ft to 904 ft.
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Is Gunslinger a point to point trail?
Gunslinger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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