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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 28, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      12
      Trails Mountain Bike
      13
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      14
      Trails Trail Running
      14
      Total Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      10 miles
      Total Descent
      5,759 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,610 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,022 ft
      Reports
      108
      Photos
      42
      Ridden Counter
      686

      Photos of Placerita Canyon Mountain Bike

      2 |
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 7:08pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      3 |
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 7:08pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      4 |
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 7:02pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      trail: Los Pinetos
      37 |
      Jan 28, 2024 @ 1:35pm
      Jan 28, 2024
      trail: Viper
      61 |
      Sep 29, 2023 @ 2:15pm
      Sep 29, 2023
      trail: Viper
      59 |
      Sep 29, 2023 @ 2:13pm
      Sep 29, 2023
      trail: Los Pinetos
      72 |
      Feb 21, 2023 @ 7:01pm
      Feb 21, 2023
      trail: Viper
      273 |
      Dec 22, 2017 @ 1:49pm
      Dec 22, 2017

      Videos of Placerita Canyon Mountain Bike

      Pinetos Gravel
      5:03 | 112 | Jul 26, 2020
      Viper, Santa Clarita
      trail: Viper
      8:40 | 828 | May 14, 2016
      Los Pinetos Trail
      11:06 | 395 | May 23, 2015
      Viper Trail
      trail: Viper
      13:52 | 425 | Dec 29, 2014
      Viper - C-Line
      trail: Viper
      1:40 | 967 | May 9, 2014
      los pinetos trail
      12:49 | 274 | Dec 27, 2013
      Viper Trail
      trail: Viper
      13:23 | 249 | Dec 15, 2013
      Los Pinetos
      11:16 | 456 | Oct 30, 2013

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Bear Divide Trail
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 6:48pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      Drytimo29erMajor erosion in three washed out spots...

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Viper
      Sep 14, 2024 @ 11:22am
      Sep 14, 2024
      Dryrutted, steep and loose but still funa...EVMTB
      Placerita Canyon
      Aug 17, 2024 @ 7:36am
      Aug 17, 2024
      VariableFully rideable now. Creek crossing has...indexing
      Los Pinetos
      Aug 17, 2024 @ 7:36am
      Aug 17, 2024
      DrySo good! Vegetation is cut back top to...indexing
      Sombrero Summit Road
      Aug 17, 2024 @ 7:36am
      Aug 17, 2024
      Very DrySeveral large ruts, as well as sections...indexing
      Veterans Ridge
      Mar 4, 2024 @ 10:52am
      Mar 4, 2024
      IdealE-Bike There is one switchback that is badly...clarkperry
      Los Pinetos Cut
      Feb 26, 2024 @ 7:56pm
      Feb 26, 2024
      UnknownBen1231223
      Nike Ridge Trail
      Oct 30, 2022 @ 6:33am
      Oct 30, 2022
      Very DryHike BluebellyCanyon
      May Canyon Truck Trail
      Dec 22, 2021 @ 1:45pm
      Dec 22, 2021
      UnknownE-Bike may canyonshamirider

      Activity Feed

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      timo29erdifficultyvotetrailactivity #59621717
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 9:04pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      timo29eraddphotoactivity #59616077 and 2 more
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 7:02pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      timo29ercommenttrailactivity #59615949
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 6:59pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      timo29ervotetrailactivity #59615884
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 6:58pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      timo29eraddreportactivity #59615679
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 6:55pm
      Sep 28, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      timo29ertrailBear Divide TrailThis is only rideable downhill unless you...
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 6:59pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      djentleman91reportViperVery rideable. Beautiful views. In great...
      Sep 15, 2024 @ 6:32pm
      Sep 15, 2024
      Survivorguy00reportLos PinetosHow’s Los Pinetos looking? Heard some trail...
      Jun 5, 2024 @ 11:55am
      Jun 5, 2024
      jimmckenna23trailViperWhoever is rating this trail double black...
      May 4, 2024 @ 11:44am
      May 4, 2024
      sKrLb0trailViperNo longer loose. It is rutted out from the...
      Sep 17, 2023 @ 8:50pm
      Sep 17, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      East Walker Ranch 6 121.8 km
      Gates King Openspace 1 33.4 km
      Quigley Canyon 73.7 km
      San Francisquito Canyon 14.2 km
      Wildwood Open Space 2 1 34.6 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1320 miles5,758 ft10 miles2,612 ft
      #5,795#2,536421081,452
      E-Bike23 miles1,617 ft3 miles1,348 ft
      81362
      Horse26 miles26 ft1,755 ft1,991 ft
      26
      Hike1420 miles5,482 ft9 miles2,612 ft
      #4,871#2,36510779
      Trail Running1420 miles5,482 ft9 miles2,612 ft
      #4,890#2,36710748
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