more stats
856 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
00:02:41
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
1,247 ft
Altitude min
1,320 ft
Altitude max
1,247 ft
Altitude start
1,319 ft
Altitude end
8.6%
Grade
17.8%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance climb
289 ft
Distance flat
00:02:41
Avg time

Priest Grade - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Hills Recreation Management Area
    Chinese Camp, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #213459 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47666 in E-Biking
    • #330414 in Trail Running
    • #80223 in Hiking
    • #21075 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

When combined with the Priest Grade Valley trail connects Old Stage and Middle Earth. This is a fairly steep shortcut cutting off a portion of the Middle Earth trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 70 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Priest Grade - Upper Trail Reports

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Jun 16, 2026 @ 4:07pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 16, 2026
 reporter Trails are hard packed and dry with some dusty sections
Mar 17, 2026 @ 3:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 17, 2026
 reporter Condition's are ideal at this time
Feb 20, 2026 @ 10:36am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 20, 2026
 reporter Trail is damp, some wet sections after recent heavy rains (3.5+")
Jan 15, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 15, 2026
 reporter Conditions are ideal at this time
Dec 17, 2025 @ 3:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 17, 2025
 reporter Conditions are ideal
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Priest Grade - Upper located?
      Priest Grade - Upper is located in Red Hills Recreation Management Area, Chinese Camp, California, United States. It is part of the Red Hills Recreation Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.82443, -120.45047.
      ▼ How hard is Priest Grade - Upper?
      Priest Grade - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Priest Grade - Upper?
      Priest Grade - Upper has 64 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,247 ft to 1,320 ft.
      ▼ Is Priest Grade - Upper a point to point trail?
      Priest Grade - Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Priest Grade - Upper?
      Priest Grade - Upper is 856 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Priest Grade - Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Priest Grade - Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Priest Grade - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Priest Grade - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Priest Grade - Upper?
      The estimated time to ride Priest Grade - Upper is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 856 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Priest Grade - Upper?
      Priest Grade - Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 93 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 126 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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