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SaveGenerally handdug/hand maintained trails. Some access issues, be mindful of hikers and horsepeople (centaurs). Most climbs are of the paved/fireroad variety, most descents are a mix of loose rock, fixed rock, and good dirt. Gets dry in the summer. High elevation trails are clear May-October, bring plenty of water.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: National Forest
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- Mountain Bike
51 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Horse
45 trails
- Hike
61 trails
- Trail Running
61 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
18 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
18 trails
Region Details
- 23
- 4
- 18
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Sep 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 62
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 51
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 15
- Trails Horse
- 45
- Trails Hike
- 61
- Trails Trail Running
- 61
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 18
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 18
- Total Distance
- 147 miles
- Total Descent
- 21,690 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,455 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,321 ft
- Reports
- 120
- Photos
- 116
- Completed Counter
- 6,608
Popular Pinecrest Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 2 ft • 195 •
Popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 2 ft black diamond climb. It features rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 186 •
Popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 14 ft • 182 •
Connector trail to bypass hiking-only Pinecrest Lake Trail
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,181 ft • 9 ft • 176 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 3 miles • 75 ft • 104 •
Sugar Pine Railway, known locally as Strawberry Branch trail, is a beautiful trail along the South Fork of the Stanislaus river. The top starts as a double track dropping you down to an old railroad grade that follows the river. Popular...
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 16 ft • 22 •
This trail is actually known as the Hammill Canyon Trail. It is primarily ridden east to west, but you can ride it west to east with a fair amount of hiking. Much of the trail is easy dirt cruising, but there are some rocky sections to...
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 681 ft • 22 •
Known locally as South Fork trail. This trail is usually ridden in the downhill direction starting at Old Strawberry Rd and ending at Fraser Flat Rd/4N01. The top section is a single track mostly following an abandoned canal, but with a...
Photos of Pinecrest Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dgoldsmith | ridden | trail | activity #104956815 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 9:11pm Sep 30, 2026 |
| thomasjkenney1024 | add | photo | activity #104595575 and 1 more | Sep 25, 2026 @ 8:07pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| thomasjkenney1024 | add | report | activity #104595570 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 8:07pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| cwr-mtb13 | add | photo | activity #103838876 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 5:25am Sep 15, 2026 |
| thomasjkenney1024 | add | report | activity #103783737 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 8:44am Sep 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Incorrect name for an unsanctioned trail -... | Aug 27, 2026 @ 10:21pm Aug 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is not the correct name for the trail. | Aug 27, 2026 @ 10:17pm Aug 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | I'll agree, nice start to the show. ... | Aug 9, 2026 @ 8:02pm Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a great climb, lots of variety and... | Jun 3, 2026 @ 8:46pm Jun 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | I really dig this one! Very wild, lots of... | Jun 3, 2026 @ 8:44pm Jun 3, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2.7 km |
| Stanislaus National Forest | 2 | 4.7 km | |||
| Lyons Reservoir | 6 | 2 | 12.4 km | ||
| Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 16.4 km | ||||
| Bear Valley Resort | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20.6 km |
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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 |
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| Mountain Bike | 51 | 100 miles | 15,696 ft | 48 miles | 4,455 ft | #2,183 | #94 | 101 | 119 | 3,480 | ||
| E-Bike | 22 | 61 miles | 8,114 ft | 27 miles | 3,642 ft | #2,799 | #107 | 74 | 818 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 66 miles | 8,901 ft | 31 miles | 4,114 ft | #7,487 | #3,158 | 11 | 101 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 49 ft | 1,342 ft | 322 ft | #7,494 | #3,157 | 1 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 15 | 25 miles | 5,610 ft | 14 miles | 3,215 ft | #7,487 | #3,158 | 35 | ||||
| Horse | 45 | 122 miles | 17,418 ft | 55 miles | 4,216 ft | #198 | #33 | 39 | ||||
| Hike | 61 | 147 miles | 21,388 ft | 66 miles | 4,455 ft | #639 | #46 | 15 | 116 | 4 | 749 | |
| Trail Running | 61 | 147 miles | 21,388 ft | 66 miles | 4,455 ft | #740 | #33 | 116 | 3 | 83 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 18 | 56 miles | 6,965 ft | 25 miles | 3,602 ft | #605 | #20 | 18 | 2 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 18 | 56 miles | 6,965 ft | 25 miles | 3,602 ft | #388 | #15 | 18 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pinecrest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pinecrest are:
- Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) (4.4/5)
- Sugar Pine Railway (4.3/5)
- Hammill Canyon (4.2/5)
- Crabtree Lower (4.2/5)
- Pinecrest Peak (Middle Section) (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Pinecrest?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Pinecrest. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Pinecrest?
The longest trail in Pinecrest is Hammill Canyon at 4.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pinecrest?
The best hiking trails in Pinecrest are:
- Crabtree (Trailhead to Pine Valley)
- Crabtree (Pine Valley to Wilderness)
- Cleo's Bath Trail
- Bear Lake Trail
- Pinecrest Lake Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pinecrest?
The best trail running trails in Pinecrest are:
- Hammill Canyon
- Mud Lake Trail
- Sugar Pine Railway
- Pinecrest to Strawberry (West Section)
- South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (North East)
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How many trails are in Pinecrest?
Pinecrest has a total of 62 trails. Of those, 51 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pinecrest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pinecrest?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pinecrest is Lake Valley Trail (Trailhead to Wilderness) with 1,247 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pinecrest?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pinecrest is Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) with 1,433 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pinecrest?
Pinecrest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pinecrest?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pinecrest is Eagle Peak Trail with an average grade of 13.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Pinecrest?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Pinecrest are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Pinecrest?
The overall region status for Pinecrest is Clear / Green. Out of 28 trails:
- Clear / Green: 26
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Pinecrest?
Yes, Pinecrest supports e-bike riding. There are 21 trails in Pinecrest that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pinecrest?
The most popular Strava segments in Pinecrest are:
- Crabtree Road Climb (897 athletes)
- Old Strawberry Rd Climb (626 athletes)
- Fraser Flat to Old Strawberry Rd. - MTB (586 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pinecrest?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pinecrest are:
- Eagle descent
- Lupine Dirt Rd
- Hammill Canyon
- South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (North East)
- Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section)
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pinecrest?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pinecrest are:
- Lupine Dirt Rd (4.5/5)
- Lupine connector (4.5/5)
- Chinquapin (3/5)
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