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2.7 miles
Distance
252 ft
Climb
-1,161 ft
Descent
00:23:34
Avg time
-909 ft
Altitude change
1,843 ft
Altitude min
2,824 ft
Altitude max
2,753 ft
Altitude start
1,844 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-44.1%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
3,238 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,654 ft
Distance flat
00:23:34
Avg time
Papoose Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWhiskeytown
Redding, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#4,779 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
- #3,307 in Trail Running
- #7,398 in Hiking
- #138 in Winter Fat Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailLadder Bridge
Papoose Trail is located in Whiskeytown National Park. A fun tight single track that starts right out of the campground. The trail winds through the forest and has minimal exposure. There are a few steep sections on your way up.
Access Info
Papoose Trail starts right out of the Sheep Camp campground, just to the right of the fire road. The trail is clearly marked with a sign.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 5 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 30 rides
- Last: Oct 10, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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Directions to papoose trailhead
(40.609810, -122.611430)
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Apr 23, 2016 , Redding
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3 Reviews & Comments
GregxsjVi
Rode this trail December 2025.. fun trail, but tons of trees down
BarryLMB2Fx
A dozen or so trees down at end of Nov 2024
Dwilliams1144
Rode down papoose a few days ago , it was great conditions just a little dusty. Some sticks and debris in the trail
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