4,295 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
00:05:12
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Punchbowl Trail
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Punchbowl Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lacks Creek Management Area
    Willow Creek, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #139625 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Fun rollercoaster trail through mixed old growth and second growth. Best ridden counterclockwise and combined with Lacks Mountain.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Punchbowl mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -19 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,276 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,353 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,303 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,283 ft
  • Grade
    -0.451%
  • Grade max
    -20.992%
  • Grade min
    21.874%
  • Distance climb
    1,923 ft
  • Distance down
    1,917 ft
  • Distance flat
    454 ft
  • Avg time
    00:05:12
  • Avg reverse time
    00:12:50
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      Punchbowl Trail Reports

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      Jun 20, 2021 @ 10:08am
      Jun 20, 2021
      		 Lots of sticks and blow down, but still rideable.
      Oct 10, 2018 @ 9:45am
      Oct 10, 2018
      Oct 15, 2017 @ 10:51am
      Oct 15, 2017
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      6 Months
      • 5 rides
      • 7 miles avg distance
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      • 45 rides
      • Last: Sep 22, 2024

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