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4,652 ft
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-342 ft
Descent
00:08:32
Avg time
-176 ft
Altitude change
266 ft
Altitude min
442 ft
Altitude max
442 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
-3.784%
Grade
-32.701%
Grade max
30.835%
Grade min
1,404 ft
Distance climb
2,785 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:08:32
Avg time
Old Cañon Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJoaquin Miller Park (JMP)
Oakland, California -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerCity of Oakland
Narrow singletrack with really tight switchbacks and little bit of exposure. Connects from Bridgeview Trail in Dimon Canyon Park
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Directions to old-canon trailhead
(37.816180, -122.211040)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Cañon
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Where is Old Cañon located?
Old Cañon is located in Joaquin Miller Park (JMP), Oakland, California, United States. It is part of the Joaquin Miller Park (JMP) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.81618, -122.21104.
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How hard is Old Cañon?
Old Cañon is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.784%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Old Cañon?
Old Cañon has 166 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 342 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 266 ft to 442 ft.
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Is Old Cañon a point to point trail?
Old Cañon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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