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1.6 miles
Distance
445 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:20:42
Avg time
414 ft
Altitude change
3,013 ft
Altitude min
3,427 ft
Altitude max
3,013 ft
Altitude start
3,428 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
49.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,178 ft
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:20:42
Avg time
Taxi Cab Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHarmony/Washington Ridge
Nevada City, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Seasonall season
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Dogs AllowedYes
Beautiful old school legacy trail. Mostly about 4" wide. Great views back to Nevada City especially at sunset. Mind the star thistle Bidirectional but mostly used to climb up to Harmony Ridge.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 2 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 56 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 444 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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Directions to taxi-cab trailhead
(39.280850, -120.993220)
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9 miles • 1,258 ft • 4 • Loop •
Recommended route in Nevada City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taxi Cab
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Where is Taxi Cab located?
Taxi Cab is located in Harmony/Washington Ridge, Nevada City, California, United States. It is part of the Harmony/Washington Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.28085, -120.99322.
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How hard is Taxi Cab?
Taxi Cab is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Taxi Cab?
Taxi Cab has 445 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,013 ft to 3,427 ft.
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Is Taxi Cab a point to point trail?
Taxi Cab is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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