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Cape Horn Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. Bear Valley
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Length

1.6 Miles 2.5 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

33' 10 m

Ascent

-557' -170 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

7,983' 2,433 m

High

7,458' 2,273 m

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Conditions

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“A fun and technical trail for advanced riders.”

— Michael Town
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Generally open once the snow melts. Call Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company for current conditions (209) 753-2834.

Description

This trail requires some technical skills to navigate. The narrow uphill trail features small boulders and exposed tree roots throughout. Although the trail is only moderately steep in most sections, the terrain makes for a challenging climb. The return trip is the reward...fast and fun! This is probably not a trail suited for beginners. A fairly high level of fitness is needed for the climb but can also be shuttled via the Hwy 4 Cape Horn turnout.

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Land Manager: USFS - Stanislaus National Forest Office

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#1

in Bear Valley

#120

in California

#1,599

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Local ripper Dylan Renn shows us the Cape Horn Trail and how to deal with a trail side chain issue.
Local ripper Dylan Renn shows us the Cape Horn…
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Bryan Pressnall
Bryan Pressnall  
Fun trail, but has some erosion and maintenance issues. May 9, 2016
Michael Town
Michael Town  
Now that things are getting mapped out and Bear Valley is being rediscovered maintenance will improve. May 9, 2016

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