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4,426 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-540 ft
Descent
1,390 ft
High Point
-522 ft
Altitude change
849 ft
Altitude min
1,390 ft
Altitude start
866 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-29.5%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
3,911 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat

Six Bit 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Hills Recreation Management Area
    Chinese Camp, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Heads East down to Six Bit Gulch. Very rocky and steep, not heavily used.

Access Info

Connect to both Old Don Pedro Overlook and Soaproot trails

Tags
Rocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Feb 6, 2023
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Six Bit 2 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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on Jun 16, 2026
Ideal
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Six Bit 2 located?
      Six Bit 2 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 37.82403, -120.42311.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Six Bit 2?
      Six Bit 2 has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 540 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 849 ft to 1,390 ft.
      ▼ Is Six Bit 2 a point to point trail?
      Six Bit 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Six Bit 2?
      Six Bit 2 is 4,426 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Six Bit 2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Six Bit 2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Six Bit 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Six Bit 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Six Bit 2?
      Six Bit 2 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. View recent activity on this trail.

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