6.7 miles
Distance
219 ft
Climb
-3,725 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
This route starts at the Mt Wilson observatory and goes via the Winter Creek trail down to Sierra Madre.
Detailed Description
Winter Creek is a 7 mile less popular expert route located near Altadena California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 219 ft with a max elevation of 5,665 ft then descends -3,725 ft.
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4 Reviews & Comments
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dennisc5000
(Jun 27, 2022 at 14:30)

Trail Mt. Wilson Toll Road
Not sure why this is listed as purple, it’s a fun blue trail going downhill with beautiful scenery
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Trail Mt. Wilson Toll Road
It is a road. They grade it about once a decade, sometimes longer, or sooner if there is need.
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fvYiFGiIx7
(Oct 17, 2020 at 8:14)

Trail Mt. Wilson Toll Road
Entry closed due to covid as of 10/17/20
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Stevenglez
(Jan 18, 2020 at 8:31)

A little snow up on the top. Technical down hill with lots of boulders.
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Trails in Route
3,819 ft | |||||
2,753 ft | |||||
3,104 ft | |||||
2 miles | |||||
30 ft | |||||
3 miles |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeShuttled
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Bike typeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
More Stats for Winter Creek mountain bike route
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Altitude change-3,506 ft
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Altitude min2,159 ft
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Altitude start5,665 ft
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Altitude end2,159 ft
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Grade-9.9%
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Grade max-60.6%
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Grade min33%
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Distance climb3,074 ft
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat942 ft
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trail: Upper Upper Winter Creek
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Chutes and Ladders
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Dec 16, 2019
OTB down steep chutes
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