8.6 miles
Distance
1,788 ft
Climb
-1,466 ft
Descent
00:53:13
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Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaShasta Cascade
California -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Seasonall seasons
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Global Ranking
This trail rides well both directions, fairly flat. Great for XC and Cyclocross and all mountain bikes. This trail links with several others, you can make it short or long. Depending which direction you are going you can either start or end at Shasta Dam.
Access Info
Start near the south end of the Shasta Dam parking lot.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Upper Sacramento Ditch mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change322 ft
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Altitude min741 ft
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Altitude max1,096 ft
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Altitude start741 ft
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Altitude end1,063 ft
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Grade0.71%
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Grade max-41.155%
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Grade min35.209%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Avg time00:53:13
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Avg reverse time04:31:42
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 12 rides
- 22 miles avg distance
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- 105 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2025
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