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856 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
00:02:41
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
1,247 ft
Altitude min
1,320 ft
Altitude max
1,247 ft
Altitude start
1,319 ft
Altitude end
8.6%
Grade
17.8%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance climb
289 ft
Distance flat
00:02:41
Avg time
Priest Grade - Upper Details
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Riding AreaRed Hills Recreation Management Area
Chinese Camp, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#213459 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #47666 in E-Biking
- #330414 in Trail Running
- #80223 in Hiking
- #21075 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerBureau of Land Management
When combined with the Priest Grade Valley trail connects Old Stage and Middle Earth. This is a fairly steep shortcut cutting off a portion of the Middle Earth trail.
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- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 31, 2026
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(37.824430, -120.450470)
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Nearby Trails
- Waterfall 72 ft
- Old Priest Grade 774 ft
- Machine Gun Alley 1,168 ft
- Connector 3 1,280 ft
- Priest Grade 1,946 ft
Red Hills Recreation Management Area
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Where is Priest Grade - Upper located?
Priest Grade - Upper is located in Red Hills Recreation Management Area, Chinese Camp, California, United States. It is part of the Red Hills Recreation Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.82443, -120.45047.
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How hard is Priest Grade - Upper?
Priest Grade - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Priest Grade - Upper?
Priest Grade - Upper has 64 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,247 ft to 1,320 ft.
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Is Priest Grade - Upper a point to point trail?
Priest Grade - Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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