5.0 miles
Distance
149 ft
Climb
-1,514 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1,364 ft
Altitude change
7,110 ft
Altitude min
8,475 ft
Altitude start
7,113 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
4,311 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,940 ft
Distance flat

Great way down to the Bear Valley Shuttle. Does require a little peddling. Connects to The Rings

Detailed Description
Ringtone is a 5 mile moderately popular expert route located near Bear Valley California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 149 ft with a max elevation of 8,475 ft then descends -1,514 ft.

Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 24 min
  • Altitude change
    -1,364 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,110 ft
  • Altitude start
    8,475 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,113 ft
  • Climb
    149 ft
  • Descent
    -1,514 ft
  • Grade
    -5.1%
  • Grade max
    -34.2%
  • Grade min
    21.3%
  • Distance climb
    4,311 ft
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,940 ft

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  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Shuttled
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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