Name: Cape Horn Trail
Rating: 5.0

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“A fun and technical trail for advanced riders.”

— Michael Town

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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.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Stanislaus National Forest Office

Oct 18, 2018: Stanislaus National Forest plans prescribed fire for resource and public benefit on Mi-Wok Ranger District

Oct 15, 2018: Stanislaus National Forest plans prescribed fire for resource and public benefit on Experimental Forest

Oct 9, 2018: Stanislaus National Forest plans prescribed fire on Summit Ranger District

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Local ripper Dylan Renn shows us the Cape Horn…

2 Comments

Bryan Pressnall

Fun trail, but has some erosion and maintenance issues. May 9, 2016

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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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1.6 Miles 2.5 Kilometers Singletrack	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 Low

Cape Horn Trail

1.6 Miles 2.5 Kilometers

Singletrack

33' 10 m

-557' -170 m

7%

29%

7,983' 2,433 m

7,458' 2,273 m

Shared By Michael Town

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