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2.3 miles
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-1,037 ft
Descent
00:15:17
Avg time
-975 ft
Altitude change
4,418 ft
Altitude min
5,393 ft
Altitude max
5,393 ft
Altitude start
4,419 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-37.7%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
1,214 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
699 ft
Distance flat
00:15:17
Avg time
Mount Hough #1 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMt. Hough
Quincy, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 85 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#43379 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #15954 in E-Biking
- #136959 in Trail Running
- #37607 in Hiking
- #1614 in Dirtbiking
- #1436 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUS Forest Service - Plumas National Forest
Continuation of singletrack down from Mt. Hough summit. Connects between Mt. Hough #4 trail and Tollgate road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 48 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
All
- 552 rides
- Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Directions to mount-hough-1 trailhead
(39.997300, -120.861860)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Hough #1
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Where is Mount Hough #1 located?
Mount Hough #1 is located in Mt. Hough, Quincy, California, United States. It is part of the Mt. Hough trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.9973, -120.86186.
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How hard is Mount Hough #1?
Mount Hough #1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Mount Hough #1?
Mount Hough #1 has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,037 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,418 ft to 5,393 ft.
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Is Mount Hough #1 a point to point trail?
Mount Hough #1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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