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4,740 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-175 ft
Descent
00:07:21
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
4,198 ft
Altitude min
4,321 ft
Altitude max
4,321 ft
Altitude start
4,218 ft
Altitude end
-2.188%
Grade
-14.889%
Grade max
14.376%
Grade min
1,428 ft
Distance climb
2,873 ft
Distance down
439 ft
Distance flat
00:07:21
Avg time

Marley Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Gateway Trail System
    Mount Shasta, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99613 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #144392 in Trail Running
    • #148430 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,486 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #7,361 in Trail Running
    • #8,681 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS Shasta-Trinity NF

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AI Generated Description

Marley is a 4,740 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Mount Shasta California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Marley Trail Reports

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Jun 14, 2025 @ 10:53am
Jun 14, 2025
Jun 14, 2025 @ 10:53am
Jun 14, 2025
Jun 27, 2023 @ 2:21am
Jun 27, 2023
 Mostly covered in pine needles and starting to get a little over grown.
May 30, 2022 @ 9:48am
May 30, 2022
Apr 5, 2022 @ 11:39am
Apr 5, 2022
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Status:
on Jun 14, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.55 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to marley trailhead (41.329913, -122.282757)
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      Apr 30, 2018 @ 10:55pm
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      Apr 15, 2018 @ 9:47am
      Apr 15, 2018

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      Seasons Re-Cut
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      6:17 | 1838 | May 7, 2010 , Mount Shasta
      Bob Marley
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      0:40 | 247 | Sep 11, 2016 , Mount Shasta

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Marley located?
      Marley is located in The Gateway Trail System, Mount Shasta, California, United States. It is part of the The Gateway Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.32991, -122.28276.
      ▼ How hard is Marley?
      Marley is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.188%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Marley?
      Marley has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,198 ft to 4,321 ft.
      ▼ Is Marley a point to point trail?
      Marley is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Marley?
      Marley is 4,740 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Marley?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Marley. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Marley? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Marley are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Marley?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Marley. The trail is 4,740 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Marley?
      Marley is a very popular trail. There have been 988 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,024 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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