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SaveValyermo trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback and Mountain Biking. Popular destinations include Buckhorn.
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- Mountain Bike
8 trails
- Horse
11 trails
- Hike
13 trails
- Trail Running
13 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Apr 8, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 13
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 8
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 13
- Trails Trail Running
- 13
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,734 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,578 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,854 ft
- Reports
- 4
- Photos
- 41
- Completed Counter
- 186
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Buckhorn
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Popular Valyermo Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 1,396 ft • 5 •
The Devil's Chair section of the HDNRT connects South Fork CG in the east with Devil's Punchbowl county park in the west. Steep climbs and difficult switchbacks are encountered for the eastern half, West of the junction with Devil's...
• 5 ★ 3.5 • 2,283 ft • 43 ft • 3 •
follows the southwest edge of the summit plateau, passing many nice campsites and good bouldering. The trail ends at a junction near the south summit.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 4,078 ft • 402 ft • 1 • • hike
The Akawie Peak Trail is part of a network of abandoned roads on Akawie Peak adjacent to Buckhorn CG. The trail follows an old road bed to a saddle west of the peak, then turns east on well-trod use trail to the summit. This area is...
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 305 ft • 1 • • hike
The Akawie Loop Trail follows an abandoned road around the upper part of Akawie Peak adjacent to Buckhorn CG. The grade is easy to moderate, with some steep sections. Some places are overgrown, requiring minor bushwhack. There is a...
Valyermo Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Valyermo Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| High Desert NRT | Apr 8, 2026 @ 11:04pm (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 8, 2026 | Dry | ev-dog SDMBA | ||
| Waterman Mtn Road | Aug 7, 2022 @ 4:02pm Aug 7, 2022 | Dry | don-sean | ||
| Waterman Summit South | Aug 7, 2022 @ 3:52pm Aug 7, 2022 | Dry | don-sean |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mshredz | comment | report | activity #92352123 | Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:33pm Apr 10, 2026 |
| ev-dog | add | report | activity #92236177 | Apr 8, 2026 @ 11:08pm Apr 8, 2026 |
| ev-dog | add | photo | activity #92236012 and 16 more | Apr 8, 2026 @ 11:02pm Apr 8, 2026 |
| 8yApcm9a | wishlist | route | activity #82403863 | Oct 15, 2025 @ 12:18pm Oct 15, 2025 |
| BikeRegCom | add | event | activity #81173645 | Sep 26, 2025 @ 9:47pm Sep 26, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Still down to help out | Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:33pm Apr 10, 2026 | ||
| report | Oh I know that shit won’t happen I n a brief... | Sep 8, 2025 @ 8:19pm Sep 8, 2025 | ||
| report | This trail will take a lot more than a trail... | Sep 8, 2025 @ 7:31pm Sep 8, 2025 | ||
| report | Well I have a rogue hoe I’ll be picking up... | Aug 28, 2025 @ 5:00am Aug 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | Water is available near the Warming Hut. Great... | Aug 7, 2022 @ 3:56pm Aug 7, 2022 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| LACR | skill park | Valyermo |
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 | 8 | 22 miles | 3,698 ft | 11 miles | 4,741 ft | #5,916 | #1,973 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 211 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 11 miles | 2,464 ft | 8 miles | 2,116 ft | 26 | ||||||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 15 miles | 2,500 ft | 8 miles | 4,741 ft | #3,793 | #1,373 | |||||
| Horse | 11 | 40 miles | 8,671 ft | 21 miles | 5,577 ft | #1,323 | #731 | 4 | ||||
| Hike | 13 | 41 miles | 8,734 ft | 22 miles | 5,577 ft | #1,398 | #627 | 1 | 4 | 137 | ||
| Trail Running | 13 | 41 miles | 8,734 ft | 22 miles | 5,577 ft | #5,017 | #1,566 | 4 | 17 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 850 ft | 13 ft | 335 ft | 98 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 850 ft | 13 ft | 335 ft | 98 ft | 26 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Valyermo?
Valyermo 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 Valyermo?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Valyermo are:
- Akawie Peak Trail (4/5)
- Akawie Loop Trail (4/5)
- High Desert NRT (4/5)
- Waterman Summit South (3.9/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Valyermo?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Valyermo. The most popular parking spots are:
- Three Points Trailhead
- Cloudburst Summit
- Buckhorn CG Trailhead
- Eagles Roost Day Use Area
- Waterman Mountain Trailhead
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What is the longest trail in Valyermo?
The longest trail in Valyermo is High Desert NRT at 5.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Valyermo?
The best hiking trails in Valyermo are:
- Devil's Chair
- Waterman Mountain Trail (N)
- Mount Hawkins Summit Spur
- PCT - Islip Saddle to 3 Points
- Akawie Peak Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Valyermo?
The best trail running trails in Valyermo are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Valyermo?
Valyermo has a total of 13 trails. Of those, 8 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Valyermo to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Valyermo?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Valyermo is High Desert NRT with 1,396 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Valyermo?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Valyermo is High Desert NRT with 652 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Valyermo?
Valyermo supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Valyermo?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Valyermo is Akawie Peak Trail with an average grade of 9.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Valyermo?
The overall region status for Valyermo is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Valyermo?
There are 1 trails in Valyermo 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 mountain biking routes in Valyermo?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Valyermo are: View all mountain biking routes in Valyermo.
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What is the highest summit in Valyermo?
The highest summit in Valyermo is Waterman Mountain at 8,018 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Valyermo?
The most popular Strava segments in Valyermo are:
- singletrack to peak (90 athletes)
- Final DH (82 athletes)
- Devils Punchbowl Downhill (82 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Valyermo?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Valyermo are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Valyermo?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Valyermo are:
- Akawie Peak Trail (4/5)
- Akawie Loop Trail (4/5)
- Waterman Summit South (3.5/5)
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