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3,241 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-323 ft
Descent
00:11:05
Avg time
-323 ft
Altitude change
1,826 ft
Altitude min
2,149 ft
Altitude max
2,149 ft
Altitude start
1,827 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
3,054 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:11:05
Avg time

Mud Hen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Case Mountain
    Three Rivers, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46023 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5974 in E-Biking
    • #137718 in Trail Running
    • #102471 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Season
    October - April
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

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Mud Hen is a 3,241 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Three Rivers California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 5, 2026 @ 1:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Mar 5, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 5, 2026
Trail is damp from recent rains but no standing water. Low hanging tree branches in areas requiring you to really duck to avoid them. Some rain...
Dec 27, 2025 @ 9:12am (America/Los_Angeles)
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        Directions to mud-hen trailhead (36.456510, -118.857160)

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        Tulare County Ride
        14:49 | 546 | Feb 16, 2021 , Three Rivers

        Routes with this trail

        5 miles 1,009 ft 9 Loop
        Route takes you on the most popular trails in the lower mountain area. Climb up to the start of Mud Hen,...
        3.0 5 miles 999 ft 28 Loop
        A quick to ride route/loop at Case Mtn. if you are pressed for time. This is also a fun and short night ride.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mud Hen

        Where is Mud Hen located?
        Mud Hen is located in Case Mountain, Three Rivers, California, United States. It is part of the Case Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.45651, -118.85716.
        How hard is Mud Hen?
        Mud Hen is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for Mud Hen?
        Mud Hen has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 323 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,826 ft to 2,149 ft.
        Is Mud Hen a point to point trail?
        Mud Hen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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