4,491 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-394 ft
Descent
00:12:12
Avg time
U-Con Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPogonip Open Space
Santa Cruz, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular in reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land Owner
Connects Emma McRary Trail and the Fuel Break Road which leads up to Empire Grade (road). U-con is a flowy, twisty trail which is narrow and can be dangerous if taken too fast or without proper guidance. High berms and fast descents punctuate tight turns and low-hanging branches. It is a very fun downhill, but many are always climbing. Please be aware of climbers.
Disclaimer
Be aware of people climbing this trail while you descend.
Local Trail Association
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trail development & maintenance.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for U-Con Trail multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-393 ft
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Altitude min422 ft
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Altitude max815 ft
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Altitude start815 ft
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Altitude end423 ft
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Grade-8.8%
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Grade max-29.9%
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Grade min4.4%
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Distance climb230 ft
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Distance down4,052 ft
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Distance flat210 ft
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Avg time00:12:12
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Avg reverse time00:13:12
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 97 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 2,853 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 26,527 rides
- Last: Jan 24, 2023
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May 29, 2019 , Santa Cruz
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