more stats
790 ft
Distance
-258 ft
Descent
00:01:38
Avg time
-258 ft
Altitude change
1,033 ft
Altitude min
1,292 ft
Altitude max
1,292 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
-56.001%
Grade max
-10.81%
Grade min
790 ft
Distance down
00:01:38
Avg time

Winston Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Bidwell Park
    Chico, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128440 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225243 in E-Biking
    • #329220 in Trail Running
    • #312619 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,793 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,993 in E-Biking
    • #13,441 in Trail Running
    • #13,494 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Winston is a fall-line Downhill trail dropping down to Guardians. Winston is another one of the steepest trails in the park, but is not as technically challenging and sketchy as Live Oak. Consists of steep dirt chutes in the trees with a couple off camber rocky sections. Gets pretty slippery in the summer when the dirt completely dries out.

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BermsRock gardensRock slabsRockyRollers

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Winston Trail Reports

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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.
Mar 8, 2017 @ 12:03pm
Mar 8, 2017
 Park trails are open again. Dirt is prime right now.
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on Apr 26, 2017
Variable
Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
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      Directions to winston trailhead (39.781170, -121.730320)
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      Dec 28, 2017 @ 5:11pm
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      Dec 28, 2017 @ 5:11pm
      Dec 28, 2017
      Drops 1Berms 1

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      3 ★ 17%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Winston located?
      Winston 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 39.78117, -121.73032.
      ▼ How hard is Winston?
      Winston is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Winston?
      The trail has 258 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,033 ft to 1,292 ft.
      ▼ Is Winston a point to point trail?
      Winston is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Winston?
      Winston is 790 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Winston?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Winston. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Winston?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Winston are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Winston? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Winston are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Winston?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Winston. The trail is 790 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Winston?
      Winston is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 207 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 223 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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