more stats
4,426 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-234 ft
Descent
00:08:00
Avg time
-187 ft
Altitude change
4,098 ft
Altitude min
4,306 ft
Altitude max
4,285 ft
Altitude start
4,098 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-24.3%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
1,243 ft
Distance climb
2,838 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:08:00
Avg time

NICA Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    TMTA Trails
    Tehachapi, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #121411 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67110 in E-Biking
    • #346375 in Trail Running
    • #369126 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,458 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,423 in E-Biking
    • #14,115 in Trail Running
    • #14,925 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Lehigh

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AI Generated Description

NICA Return is a 4,426 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Tehachapi California. Nearby: a picnic spot. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 48 ft blue climb. It features berm. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BermsPicnic spot
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Jan 6, 2020 @ 2:10pm
      Jan 6, 2020

      Videos

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      8:09 | 276 | Oct 14, 2018 , Tehachapi
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      0:28 | 656 | May 16, 2015 , Tehachapi

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NICA Return located?
      NICA Return is located in TMTA Trails, Tehachapi, California, United States. It is part of the TMTA Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.13753, -118.41133.
      ▼ How hard is NICA Return?
      NICA Return is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NICA Return?
      NICA Return has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,098 ft to 4,306 ft.
      ▼ Is NICA Return a point to point trail?
      NICA Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is NICA Return?
      NICA Return is 4,426 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NICA Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NICA Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access NICA Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NICA Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NICA Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride NICA Return. The trail is 4,426 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NICA Return?
      NICA Return is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 715 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 792 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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