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Big Ben

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 4.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Soda Springs
  5. Royal Gorge
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“A pleasant connecting doubletrack in the Royal Gorge Recreation Area. ”

Steve Schweigerdt
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Map Key

0.9

Miles

1.5

KM
Doubletrack

7,001' 2,134 m

High

6,940' 2,115 m

Low

25' 8 m

Up

79' 24 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

A smooth doubletrack that travels through the woods and past neighboring subdivisions in Royal Gorge. The trail connects the Summit Station with a few other trails to the east of Lyle's Lookout. The end of Big Ben intersects Killy's Cruise Trail and the hiking-only Kat's Walk.

Contacts

Local Club: Truckee Donner Land Trust

Land Manager: Truckee Donner Land Trust

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Steve Schweigerdt
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 2 votes

#2

in Royal Gorge

#14244

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Trail Rankings

#2

in Royal Gorge

#1,067

in California

#14,244

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Wildflowers carpet the Big Ben Trail in Royal Gorge.
Aug 7, 2017 near Truckee, CA

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