more stats
2,467 ft
Distance
-439 ft
Descent
00:07:38
Avg time
-439 ft
Altitude change
3,576 ft
Altitude min
4,015 ft
Altitude max
4,015 ft
Altitude start
3,576 ft
Altitude end
-17.8%
Grade
-53.2%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
2,352 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:07:38
Avg time

Beer Rules Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Ynez
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #145097 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33347 in Trail Running
    • #230688 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster

Moto trail that drops down from the radio towers to the top of Tequepis trail. Accessed by taking the fire road up

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 25, 2023 @ 9:45pm
Nov 25, 2023
 If you just climbed Tequepis like I just did, don’t bother climbing the fireroad to descend this….. unless you got a big boy travel ebike....
May 21, 2023 @ 8:39am
May 21, 2023
 Very loose and steep, with some sketchy sections, but still fun.
May 21, 2023 @ 8:37am
May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023 @ 8:37am
May 21, 2023
 Loose and steep, some very sketchy sections, but still fun.
Mar 28, 2021 @ 12:23pm
Mar 28, 2021
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on Nov 25, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      alexryanperry alexryanperry
      Absolute carnage. The trail is one big, steep rut filled with kitty litter and baby heads. There’s also rock rolls and drops for good measure. Very sketchy.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beer Rules located?
      Beer Rules is located in Santa Ynez, California, United States. It is part of the Santa Ynez trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.52538, -119.95882.
      ▼ How hard is Beer Rules?
      Beer Rules is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beer Rules?
      The trail has 439 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,576 ft to 4,015 ft.
      ▼ How long is Beer Rules?
      Beer Rules is 2,467 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beer Rules?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beer Rules. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Beer Rules? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beer Rules are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beer Rules?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Beer Rules. The trail is 2,467 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beer Rules?
      Beer Rules is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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