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1.2 miles
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
1,198 ft
Altitude min
1,276 ft
Altitude max
1,220 ft
Altitude start
1,237 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
2,559 ft
Distance climb
2,224 ft
Distance down
1,627 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
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Shale Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Hollister Hills SVRA (Lower Ranch)
    Hollister, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3122 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Shale is a 1 mile blue difficulty mixed trail located near Hollister California. This dirtbike/moto only trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Shale Trail, Hollister Hills, 2016 KTM EXC F,...
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        3:03 | 313 | Sep 11, 2019 , Hollister

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shale

        ▼ Where is Shale located?
        Shale is located in Hollister Hills SVRA (Lower Ranch), Hollister, California, United States. It is part of the Hollister Hills SVRA (Lower Ranch) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.7789, -121.42023.
        ▼ How hard is Shale?
        Shale is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shale?
        Shale has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,198 ft to 1,276 ft.
        ▼ Is Shale a point to point trail?
        Yes, Shale is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Shale?
        Shale is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shale?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shale. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to dirtbike ride Shale?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shale are:
        • August (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Shale? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shale are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to dirtbike ride Shale?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to dirtbike ride Shale. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shale?
        Shale is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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