4.7 miles
Distance
448 ft
Climb
-1,320 ft
Descent
00:28:58
Avg time
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Jackass Ridge Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Weaver Basin
    Weaverville, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #117293 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75063 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback

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Jackass Ridge Trail is a 5 mile moderately popular blue singletrack trail located near Weaverville California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Jackass Ridge Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -872 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,167 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,441 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,038 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,165 ft
  • Grade
    -3.5%
  • Grade max
    -45%
  • Grade min
    29.1%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,008 ft
  • Avg time
    00:28:58
  • Avg reverse time
    01:16:05
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      6 Months
      • 2 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
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      • 117 rides
      • Last: May 4, 2025

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