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3.9 miles
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-1,402 ft
Descent
01:55:57
Avg time
-1,110 ft
Altitude change
1,227 ft
Altitude min
2,388 ft
Altitude max
2,388 ft
Altitude start
1,280 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-55.7%
Grade max
42.4%
Grade min
5,033 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,296 ft
Distance flat
01:55:57
Avg time
Stevens Trail Details
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Riding AreaColfax
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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OSM Way
This trail is downhill all the way out, which yes, means it is a moderate uphill climb all the way back. Stevens is a varied trail with oak woodlands, shale, a historic mine shaft and even a view of Cape Horn, an early and critical section of the Transcontinental Railroad largely built by Chinese laborers. This trail provides history pay dirt with many seasonal variations. The Stevens Trail is a wonderful hike during mild winters or in wildflower season in April and May. Not suggested for small children or dogs as the hike back can be demanding. At the bottom of the trail hikers are rewarded with stunning emerald pools of the North Fork of the American River and a cool dip in the summer.
source: City of Colfax
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(39.105670, -120.947150)
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Nearby Trails
- Stevens (hike Only) 1 mile
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Where is Stevens Trail located?
Stevens Trail is located in Colfax, California, United States. It is part of the Colfax trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.10567, -120.94715.
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How hard is Stevens Trail?
Stevens Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Stevens Trail?
Stevens Trail has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,402 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,227 ft to 2,388 ft.
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Is Stevens Trail a point to point trail?
Stevens Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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