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2.0 miles
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-1,224 ft
Descent
00:16:39
Avg time
-1,197 ft
Altitude change
3,219 ft
Altitude min
4,421 ft
Altitude max
4,421 ft
Altitude start
3,225 ft
Altitude end
-11.2%
Grade
-52.3%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
456 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:16:39
Avg time

Trail 4-1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Rock Creek
    Georgetown, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 20 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #82749 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96896 in E-Biking
    • #306983 in Trail Running
    • #297512 in Hiking
    • #14402 in Dirtbiking
    • #20176 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,708 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,017 in E-Biking
    • #12,785 in Trail Running
    • #13,033 in Hiking
    • #667 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,257 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This is one of the best true DH trails in this area. Almost no pedaling required. Lots of chunk, berms, and water bars. Would not be a good trail to ride up.

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Berms

Trail Supporters

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  • USFS
    USFS
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 107 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 81 miles avg distance
All
  • 72 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Trail 4-1 Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2026 @ 9:22pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 21, 2026
Trees/branches down at the end.
Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 14, 2026
Lots of trees down at the bottom before the bridge. And a couple trees down on the section after you cross the road.
May 30, 2026 @ 9:33am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 30, 2026
Some trees down if I remember correctly
Apr 13, 2022 @ 10:30am
Apr 13, 2022
Mar 24, 2022 @ 11:48am
Mar 24, 2022
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Status:
on Sep 21, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.7 • 13 miles • 2,186 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
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      ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,677 ft • 19 • Loop •
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      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 2,308 ft • 14 • Loop •
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      4.2 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 8%
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      PeteKnuckles
      Love this trail. Super fun. Fast, chunky and plenty of water bar jumps.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trail 4-1 located?
      Trail 4-1 is located in Rock Creek, Georgetown, California, United States. It is part of the Rock Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.90217, -120.69839.
      ▼ How hard is Trail 4-1?
      Trail 4-1 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 4-1?
      Trail 4-1 has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,219 ft to 4,421 ft.
      ▼ Is Trail 4-1 a point to point trail?
      Trail 4-1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trail 4-1?
      Trail 4-1 is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 4-1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 4-1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Trail 4-1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 4-1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 4-1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Trail 4-1. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trail 4-1?
      Trail 4-1 is a very popular trail. There have been 475 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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