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1.2 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-438 ft
Descent
00:05:47
Avg time
-435 ft
Altitude change
1,158 ft
Altitude min
1,596 ft
Altitude max
1,594 ft
Altitude start
1,158 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:05:47
Avg time
Culvert Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAuburn State Recreation Area
Auburn, California -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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An awesome trail, lots of jumps berms drops and rocky areas.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 230 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 2,228 rides
- Last: Jun 8, 2026
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Directions to culvert-trail trailhead
(38.930600, -121.019520)
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A basic Auburn ride that can be added extended further into the recreation area. Good for laps, make sure...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Culvert Trail
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Where is Culvert Trail located?
Culvert Trail is located in Auburn State Recreation Area, Auburn, California, United States. It is part of the Auburn State Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.9306, -121.01952.
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How hard is Culvert Trail?
Culvert Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Culvert Trail?
Culvert Trail has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 438 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,158 ft to 1,596 ft.
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Is Culvert Trail a point to point trail?
Yes, Culvert Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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