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6.4 miles
Distance
396 ft
Climb
-581 ft
Descent
00:19:11
Avg time
-185 ft
Altitude change
4,108 ft
Altitude min
4,477 ft
Altitude max
4,293 ft
Altitude start
4,108 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,064 ft
Distance flat
00:19:11
Avg time

Hough Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Hough
    Quincy, California
  • Ref Number
    25N14
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Plumas National Forest

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Hough is a 6 mile moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Quincy California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 396 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hough located?
      Hough is located in Mt. Hough, Quincy, California, United States. It is part of the Mt. Hough trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.97441, -120.87568.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hough?
      Hough has 396 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 581 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,108 ft to 4,477 ft.
      ▼ Is Hough a point to point trail?
      Hough is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Hough?
      Hough is 6.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hough?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hough. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hough? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hough are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hough?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Hough. The trail is 6.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hough?
      Hough is a moderately popular trail. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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