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13.4 miles
Distance
2,764 ft
Climb
-2,755 ft
Descent
977 ft
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
167 ft
Altitude min
171 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-53.5%
Grade max
67.1%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
4,104 ft
Distance flat
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Detailed Description
BILL V ROUTE is a 13 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Arcata California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 37 trails. This route climbs 2,764 ft with a max elevation of 977 ft then descends -2,755 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 17, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance13 miles
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Avg time2 hr 48 min
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Altitude change9 ft
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Altitude min167 ft
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Altitude start171 ft
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Altitude end180 ft
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Climb2,764 ft
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Descent-2,755 ft
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Grade max-53.5%
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Grade min67.1%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat4,104 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 1,453 ft | |||||
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| 1,060 ft | |||||
| 860 ft |
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San's crash in Arcata
trail: Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae)
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Jul 29, 2021
Mtb crash in Arcata, CA
Humboldt County - Arcata Community Forest
trail: Ridge Loop (#13)
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Apr 28, 2021
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