Guardian Trail

Name: Guardian Trail
Rating: 5.0

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Trail

4.3 mile 6.9 kilometer point to point
96% Runnable
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 47' 14 m
Descent: -852' -260 m
High: 1,382' 421 m
Low: 553' 168 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 13% (7°)

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“Great views abound from high up on Big Chico Creek Canyon.”

— Jco25 Colby

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Runner Notes

There are a few sections of exposure along the trail, use caution.

Description

Guardian Trail offers some of the best views in Bidwell Park on excellent singletrack. The trail can be accessed from South Rim Trail and run as an out and back or a loop by using South Rim Trail and 10 Mile House Trail.

See the Upper Bidwell Park Loop and South Rim-Guardian Out-and-Back for link-up oprtions.