more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
304 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:06:51
Avg time
266 ft
Altitude change
4,560 ft
Altitude min
4,838 ft
Altitude max
4,572 ft
Altitude start
4,839 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-7.8%
Grade max
30.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,804 ft
Distance down
827 ft
Distance flat
00:06:51
Avg time

Tie 5-6 Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Foresthill OHV Area
    Foresthill, California
  • Ref Number
    #11E38
  • AKA
    Mitchell Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 35 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #159954 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110215 in E-Biking
    • #315127 in Trail Running
    • #323119 in Hiking
    • #4841 in Dirtbiking
    • #27926 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,988 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,352 in E-Biking
    • #13,025 in Trail Running
    • #13,853 in Hiking
    • #260 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,910 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS Tahoe National Forest

Part of the Foresthill OHV trail network and managed by the US Forest Service this trail is a technical downhill with loose rocks and ruts. Mostly traveled by motorcycles, stay aware of other users. This is two way single track. Trail will take you deep into the canyon where a hike-a-bike is necessary to climb out either back up or following the loop up the other side of the canyon where one can connect with the Western States trail or the rest of loop 6.

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Hike-a-bikeLoose

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tie 5-6 located?
      Tie 5-6 is located in Foresthill OHV Area, Foresthill, California, United States. It is part of the Foresthill OHV Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.11957, -120.6902.
      ▼ How hard is Tie 5-6?
      Tie 5-6 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tie 5-6?
      Tie 5-6 has 304 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,560 ft to 4,838 ft.
      ▼ Is Tie 5-6 a point to point trail?
      Tie 5-6 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tie 5-6?
      Tie 5-6 is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tie 5-6?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tie 5-6. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tie 5-6?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tie 5-6 are:
      • December (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tie 5-6? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tie 5-6 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tie 5-6?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Tie 5-6. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tie 5-6?
      Tie 5-6 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 39 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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