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8.2 miles
Distance
1,396 ft
Climb
-1,393 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
6,033 ft
Altitude min
6,033 ft
Altitude start
6,033 ft
Altitude end
-43.5%
Grade max
32.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,608 ft
Distance flat
This loop will take the rider up the road to the beginning of Exploration trail for a fun descent. There's options along the way to extend or shorten the ride - whatever suits the ride that day.
Detailed Description
Exploration Loop is a 8 mile popular expert route located near Running Springs California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 1,396 ft with a max elevation of 7,308 ft then descends -1,393 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Mar 23, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time1 hr 21 min
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Altitude min6,033 ft
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Altitude start6,033 ft
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Altitude end6,033 ft
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Climb1,396 ft
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Descent-1,393 ft
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Grade max-43.5%
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Grade min32.2%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat2,608 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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Exploration Trail: Backcountry Riding in SoCal
trail: Exploration Trail
9:26 | 171 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 28, 2024
Exploration Trail - San Bernardino Mountains
trail: Exploration Trail
32:21 | 225 | comments: 0 | favs:
Dec 11, 2023
Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Mar 23, 2026 @ 7:25am (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 23, 2026 | Closed by order 05-12-00-26-03 until 30 September 2026. |
- By BenLow2019
& contributors - #21342 - 1,802 views
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