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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
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36977 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2627 in E-Biking
    • #215414 in Trail Running
    • #137595 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,057 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #59 in E-Biking
    • #11,320 in Trail Running
    • #7,836 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    October - April
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

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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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Mud Hen Trail Reports

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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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Avg: 3.94 (12 votes)
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      Directions to mud-hen trailhead (36.456510, -118.857160)

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      Tulare County Ride
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      14:49 | 562 | 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.
      3.9 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 42%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 8%

      6 Reviews & Comments

      biggrumble
      Bit of a spicy blue, but was an absolute blast of a trail! Watch out for the gap jump about 2/3 of the way down (there's a ride-around).
      TylerN0kpwN
      Rode this trail today, it’s a lot of fun. I ride a lot of sketchy illegal trails in SoCal and have ridden some gnarly double black in Utah, so I feel that I have the experience to honestly say that this trail should be rated as a Black. It is pretty fast, has some tight sections, some pretty steep sections, a gap jump, and some pretty good tech. It’s a blast, and not at all what I was expecting from Three Rivers!
      kennethspencer44
      I ride this trail A LOT. Never got lost. Couple of sketchy spots with tight corners, tight singletrack, and a lot of fixed rocks. This is the first of three trails that end up at the ponds. The trailhead has wonderful views to the North, West, and South. If you go do Holland’s Loop and then the single track on the north side of the mountain you can connect with this one using the fire road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Mud Hen?
      Mud Hen is 3,241 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mud Hen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mud Hen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mud Hen?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mud Hen are:
      • February (14 activities)
      • March (14 activities)
      • April (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mud Hen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mud Hen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mud Hen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Mud Hen. The trail is 3,241 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mud Hen?
      Mud Hen is a very popular trail. There have been 2,157 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,340 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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