more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
163 ft
Climb
-723 ft
Descent
00:41:40
Avg time
-560 ft
Altitude change
6,708 ft
Altitude min
7,412 ft
Altitude max
7,412 ft
Altitude start
6,854 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-45.7%
Grade max
33.8%
Grade min
2,644 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:41:40
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Downieville Trail Network
    Downieville, California
  • Ref Number
    #12E30
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #264840 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64286 in Trail Running
    • #63447 in Hiking
    • #38747 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #8,516 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,135 in Trail Running
    • #3,648 in Hiking
    • #2,866 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This was an old road bed, but now it is very narrow and rocky.

Tags
Alpine
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 7 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Sep 4, 2026
Ideal
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (54)
close
      Directions to tamarack-connection-upper trailhead (39.601800, -120.661900)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Tamarack Connection (Upper) yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Tamarack Connection (Upper) yet, add a video.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Downieville Trail Network

      • By TheAngryTomato TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • #229632 - 744 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tamarack Connection (Upper) located?
      Tamarack Connection (Upper) is located in Downieville Trail Network, Downieville, California, United States. It is part of the Downieville Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.6018, -120.6619.
      ▼ How hard is Tamarack Connection (Upper)?
      Tamarack Connection (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tamarack Connection (Upper)?
      Tamarack Connection (Upper) has 163 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 723 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,708 ft to 7,412 ft.
      ▼ How long is Tamarack Connection (Upper)?
      Tamarack Connection (Upper) is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tamarack Connection (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tamarack Connection (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tamarack Connection (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tamarack Connection (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tamarack Connection (Upper)?
      The estimated time to ride Tamarack Connection (Upper) is approximately 42 minutes. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Tamarack Connection (Upper)?
      Tamarack Connection (Upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 55 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.