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1.1 miles
Distance
-774 ft
Descent
1,691 ft
High Point
-774 ft
Altitude change
917 ft
Altitude min
1,691 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-56.9%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
Red Shack Trail Details
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Riding AreaPlacerville
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Red Shack Trail is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Placerville California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
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Directions to red-shack-trail trailhead
(38.760070, -120.842310)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Shack Trail
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Where is Red Shack Trail located?
Red Shack Trail is located in Placerville, California, United States. It is part of the Placerville trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.76007, -120.84231.
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How hard is Red Shack Trail?
Red Shack Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Red Shack Trail?
The trail has 774 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 917 ft to 1,691 ft.
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Is Red Shack Trail a point to point trail?
Red Shack Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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