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1.1 miles
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-331 ft
Descent
00:11:09
Avg time
-246 ft
Altitude change
397 ft
Altitude min
665 ft
Altitude max
643 ft
Altitude start
397 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
1,184 ft
Distance climb
3,891 ft
Distance down
994 ft
Distance flat
00:11:09
Avg time

Upper Upper Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Bidwell Park
    Chico, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90127 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74772 in E-Biking
    • #233343 in Trail Running
    • #78616 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

Upper Upper is usually ridden as an alternative to Upper. This is a lesser traveled and narrower trail giving a more 'interesting' climb. Can be tricky to carry speed on downhill. Entrance to this trail can be tricky to find off of the beginining of Upper. Look for a small trail leading uphill from Upper within the first 100yrds.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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Jun 1, 2019 @ 5:53am
Jun 1, 2019
Poison oak encroaching on trail in a couple locations
Apr 26, 2017 @ 12:07pm
Apr 26, 2017
Trails Open!
Apr 18, 2017 @ 12:58pm
Apr 18, 2017
Trails closed and wet.
Mar 29, 2017 @ 2:37pm
Mar 29, 2017
Trails Open!
Mar 22, 2017 @ 1:40pm
Mar 22, 2017
Park trails closed to bikes due to rain. Will reopen when dry.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Upper Trail

        Where is Upper Upper Trail located?
        Upper Upper Trail is located in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, California, United States. It is part of the Upper Bidwell Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.77992, -121.75831.
        How hard is Upper Upper Trail?
        Upper Upper Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Upper Trail?
        Upper Upper Trail has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 331 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 397 ft to 665 ft.
        Is Upper Upper Trail a point to point trail?
        Upper Upper Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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