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1,135 ft
Distance
-158 ft
Descent
1,048 ft
High Point
-158 ft
Altitude change
890 ft
Altitude min
1,048 ft
Altitude start
889 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-36%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
1,099 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat

Pickles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hatchery Ridge
    Blue Lake, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #234075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41849 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #7,653 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #920 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Green Diamond Resource Company

Somewhat steep and loose single track with some roots and other obstacles.

Access Info

These trails are not open to the public and you must be a member of RCMBA to ride these trails as part of the land use agreement with GDRC.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 103 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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      Youth enduro race for 18 years old and younger. Expert/Sport category.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pickles located?
      Pickles is located in Hatchery Ridge, Blue Lake, California, United States. It is part of the Hatchery Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.85026, -124.00433.
      ▼ How hard is Pickles?
      Pickles is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pickles?
      The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 890 ft to 1,048 ft.
      ▼ Is Pickles a point to point trail?
      Pickles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pickles?
      Pickles is 1,135 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pickles?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pickles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pickles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pickles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Pickles?
      Pickles is a moderately popular trail. There have been 383 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 462 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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