more stats
4,446 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-369 ft
Descent
00:04:04
Avg time
-349 ft
Altitude change
3,505 ft
Altitude min
3,856 ft
Altitude max
3,854 ft
Altitude start
3,504 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-40.1%
Grade max
25%
Grade min
397 ft
Distance climb
3,389 ft
Distance down
659 ft
Distance flat
00:04:04
Avg time

Permagrin Falcon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Parliament Trails
    Nevada City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #244 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3347 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #12 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #95 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Pump Track, Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Tahoe National Forest

Parliament's black flow trail.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 419 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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on Jun 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.45 (7 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Pguro98
      Found these awesome trails after the bike park was shut down due to lightning. So much fun. I absolutely 💯 recommend both trails. Great flow and sweet drops and jumps. Added bonus the climb out is pretty easy. Check em out. Great job trail builders!
      bevaaan bevaaan
      Such an awesome flow trail, with some perfectly manicured jumps! Thanks for the amazing trail work!!
      bigboyriffs bigboyriffs
      Trail is open, go get it! Don't brake til you see God!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Permagrin Falcon located?
      Permagrin Falcon is located in Parliament Trails, Nevada City, California, United States. It is part of the Parliament Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.29695, -120.92087.
      ▼ How hard is Permagrin Falcon?
      Permagrin Falcon is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Permagrin Falcon?
      Permagrin Falcon has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 369 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,505 ft to 3,856 ft.
      ▼ Is Permagrin Falcon a point to point trail?
      Yes, Permagrin Falcon is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Permagrin Falcon?
      Permagrin Falcon is 4,446 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Permagrin Falcon?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Permagrin Falcon. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Permagrin Falcon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Permagrin Falcon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Permagrin Falcon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Permagrin Falcon. The trail is 4,446 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Permagrin Falcon?
      Permagrin Falcon is a very popular trail. There have been 2,233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,438 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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