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4,436 ft
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:09:06
Avg time
123 ft
Altitude change
2,746 ft
Altitude min
2,869 ft
Altitude max
2,746 ft
Altitude start
2,869 ft
Altitude end
2.769%
Grade
-9.004%
Grade max
16.709%
Grade min
2,354 ft
Distance climb
1,201 ft
Distance down
882 ft
Distance flat
00:09:06
Avg time

Ascend Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Paso Mountains
    Ridgecrest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #160558 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #449324 in Trail Running
    • #453883 in Hiking
    • #49564 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #6,011 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #16,581 in Trail Running
    • #16,696 in Hiking
    • #1,089 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Ascend is a 4,436 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ridgecrest California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to ascend trailhead (35.570670, -117.712100)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ascend located?
      Ascend is located in El Paso Mountains, Ridgecrest, California, United States. It is part of the El Paso Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.57067, -117.7121.
      ▼ How hard is Ascend?
      Ascend is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.769%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ascend?
      Ascend has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,746 ft to 2,869 ft.
      ▼ Is Ascend a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ascend is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ascend?
      Ascend is 4,436 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ascend?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ascend. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ascend? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ascend are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ascend?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Ascend. The trail is 4,436 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ascend?
      Ascend is a very popular trail. There have been 1,292 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,493 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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