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1,244 ft
Distance
-272 ft
Descent
00:04:30
Avg time
-272 ft
Altitude change
940 ft
Altitude min
1,212 ft
Altitude max
1,212 ft
Altitude start
940 ft
Altitude end
-21.862%
Grade
-34.592%
Grade max
-4.847%
Grade min
1,220 ft
Distance down
24 ft
Distance flat
00:04:30
Avg time
Headbanger Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRedding
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
Steep trail that cuts off of French Fry down to the trailhead. This trail is rough and rutted with rocks and tight and low hanging manzanita. Short and sweet
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Access from French Fry Trail. Once you see the metal sculpture with broken bike parts turn there.
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- Last: Sep 1, 2025
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(40.597719, -122.483611)
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Nearby Trails
- French Fry Connector 1,808 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headbanger
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Where is Headbanger located?
Headbanger is located in Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Redding trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.59772, -122.48361.
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How hard is Headbanger?
Headbanger is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.862%.
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What is the elevation gain for Headbanger?
The trail has 272 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 940 ft to 1,212 ft.
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Is Headbanger a point to point trail?
Yes, Headbanger is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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