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SaveCalimesa trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Kehl Canyon.
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- Mountain Bike
34 trails
- E-Bike
28 trails
- Hike
34 trails
- Trail Running
34 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Aug 2, 2026
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 34
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 34
- Trails E-Bike
- 28
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 34
- Trails Trail Running
- 34
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,060 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,644 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,539 ft
- Reports
- 36
- Photos
- 11
- Completed Counter
- 692
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Kehl Canyon
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- 5
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- 1
Popular Calimesa Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 4,682 ft • 145 ft • 50 •
Great scenic trail with mild gradient, and great shade coverage for summer riding.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 385 ft • 48 •
This fire road has slowly become a double track, and in places rides much more a like a single track. The climb allows access to all of the ridge trails, as well as Scrapyard. Because of the smooth curves of this route, it is also fun...
• 75 ★ 1.0 • 830 ft • 0 ft • 34 •
Quick access route from the main climb down to "Sprocket Junction" where you can go straight up Trenches to Boulder Dash and Buddha Belly, or turn left down Jumanji.
• 70 ★ 1.0 • 1,837 ft • 216 ft • 28 •
Trenches is the climbing route that provides access to both Buddha Belly and Boulder Dash. This route is very steep, and in only recommended for advanced riders.
• 5 ★ 1.0 • 5,098 ft • 3 ft • 27 •
Scrapyard was the first mtb trail designed for Kehl Canyon. It features a mildly technical layout, with several optional features including the boulder booter and a ladder bridge.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2,326 ft • 6 ft • 25 •
Fern Gully is a great addition to the ridges of Kehl Canyon. You can ride Buddha Belly down to the top of this segment, or just ride the canyon as an out and back in the cool valley. This is a great trail to add to your ride in the...
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 3,743 ft • 0 ft • 25 •
Buddha Belly is the classic ridge trail at Kehl. Carefully crafted over several years of line cutting and testing, it is the fastest trail here in the "Kehl Zone"
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,684 ft • 0 ft • 24 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Calimesa Mountain Bike
Videos of Calimesa Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Woodhouse | Jan 21, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 21, 2026 | Dry | Cparmelee | ||
| Ridge Access | Jan 21, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 21, 2026 | Dry | Cparmelee | ||
| Bunny Gulch | Jan 21, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 21, 2026 | Dry | Cparmelee | ||
| Not For Nothing | Nov 23, 2025 @ 6:29pm (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 23, 2025 | Ideal | Karlreiser | ||
| Elephant Graveyard | Nov 23, 2025 @ 6:11pm (America/Los_Angeles) Nov 23, 2025 | Unknown | Karlreiser | ||
| Kehl Canyon Woods | Feb 1, 2025 @ 6:57am Feb 1, 2025 | Ideal | TedStoddardrwx | ||
| Jumanji | Jul 20, 2024 @ 5:52pm Jul 20, 2024 | Very Dry | 1OBCPOT | ||
| Fern Gully | Jul 20, 2024 @ 1:59am Jul 20, 2024 | Dry | 1OBCPOT | ||
| Buddha Belly | Jul 20, 2024 @ 1:59am Jul 20, 2024 | Dry | 1OBCPOT | ||
| Boulder Dash | Jul 20, 2024 @ 1:59am Jul 20, 2024 | Dry | 1OBCPOT |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| csanden | add | photo | activity #91479023 | Mar 28, 2026 @ 4:00pm Mar 28, 2026 |
| csanden | add | photo | activity #89738199 and 7 more | Feb 28, 2026 @ 4:29pm Feb 28, 2026 |
| FsuXlN | comment | trail | activity #88599676 | Feb 8, 2026 @ 2:36pm Feb 8, 2026 |
| FsuXlN | ridden | trail | activity #88599652 | Feb 8, 2026 @ 2:35pm Feb 8, 2026 |
| Cparmelee | add | report | activity #87585221 and 2 more | Jan 21, 2026 @ 11:04am Jan 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Closed | Feb 8, 2026 @ 2:36pm Feb 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | Went today and it’s fenced with signs saying... | Mar 26, 2025 @ 1:24pm Mar 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | Only trail that is worth riding in the area,... | Sep 25, 2023 @ 7:51am Sep 25, 2023 | ||
| report | extremely overgrown. If you decide to ride it... | Sep 25, 2023 @ 7:48am Sep 25, 2023 | ||
| trail | Overgrown most of the way. | Aug 12, 2023 @ 10:52am Aug 12, 2023 |
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge1 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 34 | 22 miles | 4,062 ft | 11 miles | 1,644 ft | #9,853 | #3,073 | 11 | 36 | 1,801 | ||
| E-Bike | 28 | 19 miles | 3,625 ft | 10 miles | 1,644 ft | #5,467 | #1,700 | 34 | 128 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 6 miles | 440 ft | 3 miles | 367 ft | 2 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 34 | 22 miles | 4,062 ft | 11 miles | 1,644 ft | #7,814 | #2,746 | 36 | 138 | |||
| Trail Running | 34 | 22 miles | 4,062 ft | 11 miles | 1,644 ft | #7,343 | #2,425 | 36 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Calimesa?
Calimesa has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Calimesa?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Calimesa are:
- Buddha Belly (3.7/5)
- Boomslang (3.7/5)
- Quickie (3.6/5)
- Trenches (3.6/5)
- Boulder Dash (3.6/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Calimesa?
Check the Calimesa trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Calimesa?
The longest trail in Calimesa is The Serengeti at 2.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Calimesa?
Calimesa has a total of 34 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Calimesa to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Calimesa?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Calimesa is Kehl Canyon Fire Road with 385 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Calimesa?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Calimesa is Buddha Belly with 377 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Calimesa?
Calimesa supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Calimesa?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Calimesa is Trenches with an average grade of 11.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Calimesa?
The overall region status for Calimesa is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 21 trails:
- Clear / Green: 15
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Calimesa?
Yes, Calimesa supports e-bike riding. There are 28 trails in Calimesa that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Calimesa?
The highest summit in Calimesa is Mount Eden at 2,339 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Calimesa?
The most popular Strava segments in Calimesa are:
- Through The Woods (394 athletes)
- Redlands Road Short Climb (371 athletes)
- Kehl Canyon Gate to Top (370 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Calimesa?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Calimesa are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Calimesa?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Calimesa are:
- Kehl Canyon Woods (0/5)
- Kehl Canyon Fire Road (0/5)
- Ridge Access (0/5)
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