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4,177 ft
Distance
170 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:10:22
Avg time
145 ft
Altitude change
1,438 ft
Altitude min
1,591 ft
Altitude max
1,446 ft
Altitude start
1,591 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
27.9%
Grade min
2,392 ft
Distance climb
699 ft
Distance down
1,086 ft
Distance flat
00:10:22
Avg time

"A" Game Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crestridge
    Crest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #9636 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348323 in Trail Running
    • #365703 in Hiking
    • #31715 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #246 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,202 in Trail Running
    • #14,898 in Hiking
    • #2,191 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    OCT-MAY
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    CDFW

This trail climbs from west to east to a saddle and then onward to the southwest, Near the top of the saddle the trail goes through a small grove of oaks.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 269 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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"A" Game Trail Reports

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Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:03am
Jun 20, 2025
Evacuation order lifted. Verify trail access via local authority.
Jun 19, 2025 @ 4:20pm
Jun 19, 2025
Hawick wildfire evacuation area
Apr 12, 2025 @ 2:14pm
Apr 12, 2025
Really good - just on the dry end of ideal dirt.
Dec 11, 2024 @ 10:56am
Dec 11, 2024
Pretty solid downhill for the area.
Nov 9, 2024 @ 2:13pm
Nov 9, 2024
Minor shrub issues but pretty good. Erosion taking hold in the steeper sections
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Status:
on Jun 20, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to a--game trailhead (32.818620, -116.891850)

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      Feb 26, 2022 @ 12:40pm
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      1 Review & Comments

      BenLow2019 BenLow2019
      Majority is mellow, easy riding until the last couple hundred yards when the trail turns and points up to the ridgeline. That's the tough section that might force you to walk.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is "A" Game located?
      "A" Game is located in Crestridge, Crest, California, United States. It is part of the Crestridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.81862, -116.89185.
      ▼ How hard is "A" Game?
      "A" Game is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for "A" Game?
      "A" Game has 170 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,438 ft to 1,591 ft.
      ▼ Is "A" Game a point to point trail?
      "A" Game is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is "A" Game?
      "A" Game is 4,177 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on "A" Game?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on "A" Game. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride "A" Game?
      "A" Game is best visited during: OCT-MAY.
      ▼ How do I access "A" Game? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to "A" Game are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride "A" Game?
      The estimated time to ride "A" Game is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 4,177 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is "A" Game?
      "A" Game is a very popular trail. There have been 1,428 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,076 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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