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10.2 miles
Distance
4,540 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
02:23:30
Avg time
4,518 ft
Altitude change
900 ft
Altitude min
5,417 ft
Altitude max
900 ft
Altitude start
5,417 ft
Altitude end
8.4%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
47.3%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
968 ft
Distance down
1,476 ft
Distance flat
02:23:30
Avg time

Nate Harrison Grade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palomar Mountain State Park
    Palomar Mountain, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3

Nate Harrison Grade Road is paved at the bottom and transitions to dirt about 1/4th way up. A couple of steep section have been paved before but are eroding down. This is more of a gravel route than an MTB route. It is could when you want to work on your climbing. It is is a very zippy descent.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 18, 2025 @ 4:58pm
Apr 18, 2025
Minor work with heavy machinery. Water truck, dirt mover & roll off doing work 2 miles in.
Sep 16, 2024 @ 8:54am
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Jun 18, 2024 @ 9:16am
Jun 18, 2024
Good and steep with loose corners when going fast downhill.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nate Harrison Grade

        Where is Nate Harrison Grade located?
        Nate Harrison Grade is located in Palomar Mountain State Park, Palomar Mountain, California, United States. It is part of the Palomar Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.31585, -116.9906.
        What is the elevation gain for Nate Harrison Grade?
        Nate Harrison Grade has 4,540 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 900 ft to 5,417 ft.
        Is Nate Harrison Grade a point to point trail?
        Nate Harrison Grade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Nate Harrison Grade?
        Nate Harrison Grade is 10.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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