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1.7 miles
Distance
142 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:10:14
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
2,439 ft
Altitude min
2,498 ft
Altitude max
2,487 ft
Altitude start
2,444 ft
Altitude end
-0.466%
Grade
-20.754%
Grade max
14.242%
Grade min
4,148 ft
Distance climb
3,993 ft
Distance down
990 ft
Distance flat
00:10:14
Avg time
Howe Ditch Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWeaver Basin
Weaverville, California -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Howe Ditch Trail is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Weaverville California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 22 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 197 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to howe-ditch-trail trailhead
(40.746090, -122.931020)
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Routes with this trail
13 miles • 569 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
Self shuttle to the top of and ride back down into Weaverville with the less amount of climbing possible.
4 miles • 463 ft • 2 • Loop •
This route takes you on a climb through a new oak woodland trail and returns on a classic Weaver Basin...
21 miles • 3,866 ft • 8 •
A wonderful way to experience some of the best new trails in Weaverville.
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Nearby Trails
- Upper Howe Ditch 167 ft
- Junkans 1,270 ft
- Gil's Trail 3,399 ft
- Jackass Ridge Spur 4,009 ft
- East Weaver Creek Trail 4,009 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Howe Ditch Trail
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Where is Howe Ditch Trail located?
Howe Ditch Trail is located in Weaver Basin, Weaverville, California, United States. It is part of the Weaver Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.74609, -122.93102.
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How hard is Howe Ditch Trail?
Howe Ditch Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.466%.
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What is the elevation gain for Howe Ditch Trail?
Howe Ditch Trail has 142 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 186 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,439 ft to 2,498 ft.
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Is Howe Ditch Trail a point to point trail?
Howe Ditch Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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