more stats
2,264 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
00:04:00
Avg time
110 ft
Altitude change
6,796 ft
Altitude min
6,906 ft
Altitude max
6,796 ft
Altitude start
6,906 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
19.4%
Grade min
1,926 ft
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:04:00
Avg time

Big Cedar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rim Nordic Ski Area
    Running Springs, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #95509 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70853 in E-Biking
    • #311461 in Trail Running
    • #301951 in Hiking
    • #1629 in Adaptive Biking
    • #15325 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,286 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,473 in E-Biking
    • #12,934 in Trail Running
    • #13,167 in Hiking
    • #155 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,137 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail is a big, wide, dirt doubletrack trail that is frequently used by races and recreational riders. It has a fairly mellow grade and offers quick access to the Skink trail at a large, open intersection.

Access Info

Rim Nordic is operated under special permit use in the San Bernardino National Forest. It is open on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor day from 9AM to 4PM.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Big Cedar Trail Reports

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May 29, 2026 @ 12:14pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 29, 2026
Dec 18, 2025 @ 11:22am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 6, 2024 @ 8:20am
Dec 6, 2024
Line Fire forest closure order expired. Trail open.
Sep 11, 2024 @ 10:11am
Sep 11, 2024
Closed indefinitely due to Line Fire
Jul 15, 2024 @ 12:28pm
Jul 15, 2024
Good riding - normal dryness.
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Status:
on May 29, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      7 miles • 1,045 ft • 18 • Race •
      Based on the trail map of the July 2020 race.
      8 miles • 1,268 ft • 11 • Loop • Race •
      Rim Nordic XC course. Listed as the 2023 course but Rim Nordic site identifies this as the August 2022 course.
      3.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Cedar located?
      Big Cedar is located in Rim Nordic Ski Area, Running Springs, California, United States. It is part of the Rim Nordic Ski Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.22804, -117.04291.
      ▼ How hard is Big Cedar?
      Big Cedar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Cedar?
      Big Cedar has 109 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,796 ft to 6,906 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Cedar a point to point trail?
      Big Cedar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Cedar?
      Big Cedar is 2,264 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Cedar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Cedar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Cedar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Cedar are:
      • July (15 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Big Cedar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Cedar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Cedar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Big Cedar. The trail is 2,264 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Cedar?
      Big Cedar is a moderately popular trail. There have been 279 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 459 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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