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2.5 miles
Distance
710 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:28:01
Avg time
538 ft
Altitude change
2,437 ft
Altitude min
3,036 ft
Altitude max
2,437 ft
Altitude start
2,976 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
33.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,602 ft
Distance down
1,145 ft
Distance flat
00:28:01
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Browder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Weaver Basin
    Weaverville, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #21161 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28589 in Trail Running
    • #34217 in Hiking
    • #6754 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2021

This climbing trail serves as a connection between the east and west parts of the basin. Plus it makes for a good way to get the top of Blue Lead.

Access Info

Access via East Garden Gulch or Jackass Ridge

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 197 rides
  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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on Mar 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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        Directions to browder trailhead (40.759090, -122.945230)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Browder

        Where is Browder located?
        Browder is located in Weaver Basin, Weaverville, California, United States. It is part of the Weaver Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.75909, -122.94523.
        How hard is Browder?
        Browder is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Browder?
        Browder has 710 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,437 ft to 3,036 ft.
        Is Browder a point to point trail?
        Browder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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