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4,446 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-369 ft
Descent
00:10:32
Avg time
-349 ft
Altitude change
3,505 ft
Altitude min
3,856 ft
Altitude max
3,854 ft
Altitude start
3,504 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-40.1%
Grade max
25%
Grade min
397 ft
Distance climb
3,389 ft
Distance down
659 ft
Distance flat
00:10:32
Avg time

Permagrin Falcon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Parliament Trails
    Nevada City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1686 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8881 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
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    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Pump Track, Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Tahoe National Forest

Parliament's black flow trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to permagrin-falcon trailhead (39.296950, -120.920870)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Permagrin Falcon

        Where is Permagrin Falcon located?
        Permagrin Falcon is located in Parliament Trails, Nevada City, California, United States. It is part of the Parliament Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.29695, -120.92087.
        How hard is Permagrin Falcon?
        Permagrin Falcon is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for Permagrin Falcon?
        Permagrin Falcon has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 369 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,505 ft to 3,856 ft.
        Is Permagrin Falcon a point to point trail?
        Yes, Permagrin Falcon is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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