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2,221 ft
Distance
-437 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
-438 ft
Altitude change
388 ft
Altitude min
826 ft
Altitude max
826 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-19.7%
Grade
-38.5%
Grade max
-3.2%
Grade min
2,198 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:03:48
Avg time
Red Bud Details
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Riding AreaUpper Bidwell Park
Chico, California -
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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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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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
Starts out with a difficult rock roll entrance at the top, then steep and lots of loose babyheads and lines everywhere. Then singletrack peels off to the left and gives way to slightly less technical, somewhat flowy descent to Middle Trail. Can get rutted out with rain and doesn't feel predictable.
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(39.778610, -121.765070)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Bud
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Where is Red Bud located?
Red Bud is located in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, California, United States. It is part of the Upper Bidwell Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.77861, -121.76507.
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How hard is Red Bud?
Red Bud is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Red Bud?
The trail has 437 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 388 ft to 826 ft.
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Is Red Bud a point to point trail?
Red Bud is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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