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2,264 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
00:03:36
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
00:03:36
Avg time
Big Cedar Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRim Nordic Ski Area
Running Springs, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes 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.
source: Rim Nordic website
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 44 rides
- Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Directions to big-cedar trailhead
(34.228040, -117.042910)
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Routes with this trail
Rim Nordic Race July 2020 Archived
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.
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Nearby Trails
- Big Cedar Trail 46 ft
- Vista Point Trail 1,722 ft
- Skink 2,113 ft
- Lower Country Road 2,388 ft
- Vista Point Trail 2,388 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Cedar
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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