This ascent from the west side off Highway 3 to the Pacific Crest Trail Trailhead covers approximately 11.8 to 13.6 miles seeing you gain around 3,600 to 3,700 feet at an average gradient of 5-5.9%, winding through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The scenery is beautiful, with forests and mountain views unfolding as you climb towards the PCT Trailhead at around 6,800 feet elevation.

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1. Parks Creek Climb West – Parks Creek Climb East loop from Etna

119km

07:36

2,550m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 21.7 km

Uphill 1,200 m

Downhill 120 m

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Location: Siskiyou County, California, United States

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Parks Creek Climb West

1. Parks Creek Climb West – Parks Creek Climb East loop from Etna

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