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1.2 miles
Distance
217 ft
Climb
-369 ft
Descent
00:18:21
Avg time
-152 ft
Altitude change
2,267 ft
Altitude min
2,460 ft
Altitude max
2,460 ft
Altitude start
2,308 ft
Altitude end
-30.685%
Grade max
28.302%
Grade min
1,814 ft
Distance climb
3,599 ft
Distance down
1,179 ft
Distance flat
00:18:21
Avg time

Upper Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paradise Pines Greenbelt
    Magalia, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #141096 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #324036 in Trail Running
    • #303607 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,292 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #13,267 in Trail Running
    • #13,223 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Upper Trail is a 1 mile less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Magalia California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upper Trail Trail Reports

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Jan 11, 2020 @ 10:47am
Jan 11, 2020
Great Little trail
Sep 3, 2018 @ 11:25am
Sep 3, 2018
Trails in great shape, very fun ride today
Aug 25, 2018 @ 9:16pm
Aug 25, 2018
Access/exit from Colter is very difficult with a bike, enter from right of 14726 Carnegie Rd for best acess and a fun ride. Multiple small trail...
Dec 11, 2015 @ 5:00pm
Dec 11, 2015
Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around. Could be removed with small hand saws. It is on a connecting trail from the Flume Trail...
Nov 12, 2015 @ 4:41pm
Nov 12, 2015
Damp but mostly dry.
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Wet
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Trail located?
      Upper Trail is located in Paradise Pines Greenbelt, Magalia, California, United States. It is part of the Paradise Pines Greenbelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.84878, -121.60471.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Trail?
      Upper Trail is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Trail?
      Upper Trail has 217 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 369 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,267 ft to 2,460 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Trail a point to point trail?
      Upper Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Trail?
      Upper Trail is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Trail are:
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Trail. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Trail?
      Upper Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 44 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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