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1.1 miles
Distance
-908 ft
Descent
2,158 ft
High Point
-908 ft
Altitude change
1,250 ft
Altitude min
2,158 ft
Altitude start
1,250 ft
Altitude end
-15.7%
Grade
-39.4%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat

Alpha 38 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #259163 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101218 in E-Biking
    • #330105 in Trail Running
    • #340020 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden

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Alpha 38 is a 1 mile less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near San Luis Obispo California. This mountain bike primary trail and has a extreme overall physical rating with a 0 ft double black diamond climb. It features bridge, drop, ladder bridge, rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Trespassing on US Military Property. Subject to arrest and misdemeanor charge.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Alpha 38

        ▼ Where is Alpha 38 located?
        Alpha 38 is located in Cuesta Ridge West, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is part of the Cuesta Ridge West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.36498, -120.67632.
        ▼ How hard is Alpha 38?
        Alpha 38 is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 15.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpha 38?
        The trail has 908 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,250 ft to 2,158 ft.
        ▼ How long is Alpha 38?
        Alpha 38 is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alpha 38?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Alpha 38. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Alpha 38? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alpha 38 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Alpha 38?
        Alpha 38 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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