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The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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Trail Last Used
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Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
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Activity Recordings
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where users jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
BC Backroad Status
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Slope Aspect
Direction the slope faces
Trails Deemphasized
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Only show trails with no bike usage.
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SaveIndependence trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking and Trail Running. Scenery includes lakes, summits and creeks. Popular destinations include Kings Canyon National Park.
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- Mountain Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Hike
20 trails
- Trail Running
20 trails
Region Details
Region Status
Open as of Jul 10, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 20
- Trails Hike
- 20
- Trails Trail Running
- 20
- Total Distance
- 60 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 16 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,016 ft
- Total Vertical
- 10,208 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 14,346 ft
- Reports
- 2
- Photos
- 3
- Completed Counter
- 49
Sub Regions
Independence Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.5 • 13 miles • 1,952 ft • 4 • Loop •
The Goodale Volcanic Tour is a scenic loop at the base of the Sierra Nevada between Independence and Lone...
27 miles • 7,848 ft • 4 •
18 miles • 2,522 ft • 4 •
29 miles • 4,593 ft • 6 •
39 miles • 7,797 ft • 5 •
5 miles • 216 ft • 2 •
Photos of Independence Mountain Bike
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Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScottGPLDA0 | wishlist | route | activity #103724595 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 10:30am Sep 13, 2026 |
| sseiple89 | wishlist | region | activity #81317956 | Sep 28, 2025 @ 1:45pm Sep 28, 2025 |
| Jameslostlen | wishlist | route | activity #78803728 | Aug 23, 2025 @ 9:42pm Aug 23, 2025 |
| rockystumpy | wishlist | route | activity #77860662 | Aug 10, 2025 @ 1:39pm Aug 10, 2025 |
| matthewbacher01 | wishlist | route | activity #72829282 | May 31, 2025 @ 9:34pm May 31, 2025 |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hike | 20 | 60 miles | 6,017 ft | 16 miles | 10,210 ft | #1,284 | #79 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 186 | |
| Trail Running | 20 | 60 miles | 6,017 ft | 16 miles | 10,210 ft | #3,972 | #149 | 2 | 31 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Independence?
Independence has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking.
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Where can I park to ride in Independence?
Check the Independence 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 are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Independence?
The best hiking trails in Independence are:
- Miter Basin Trail
- Evolution Creek Alternate Crossing
- East Lake Trail
- Horseshoe Lakes Trail
- Upper Kern Canyon Trail
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How many trails are in Independence?
Independence has a total of 20 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Independence to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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What activities are most popular in Independence?
Independence supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Independence?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Independence are: View all mountain biking routes in Independence.
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What is the highest summit in Independence?
The highest summit in Independence is Mount Williamson at 4,384 m elevation.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Independence?
Independence supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Independence for specific accessibility information.
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