more stats
2.6 miles
Distance
194 ft
Climb
-1,013 ft
Descent
01:04:50
Avg time
-819 ft
Altitude change
5,964 ft
Altitude min
6,805 ft
Altitude max
6,782 ft
Altitude start
5,965 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
4,108 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,385 ft
Distance flat
01:04:50
Avg time

Blind Squirrel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bass Lake
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102735 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38919 in E-Biking
    • #307880 in Trail Running
    • #298234 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,612 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #859 in E-Biking
    • #12,815 in Trail Running
    • #13,073 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Blind Squirrel is a 3 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Bass Lake California. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 194 ft blue climb. It features rock face. On average it takes 1 hour4 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Rock slabs
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Blind Squirrel Trail Reports

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Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:42pm
Jan 6, 2025
The trail is not ridable during the winter, with snow, and icy conditions.
Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:25pm
Jan 6, 2025
The trail is not ridable during the winter, with snow, and icy conditions.
Oct 9, 2024 @ 1:05pm
Oct 9, 2024
May 26, 2024 @ 3:47pm
May 26, 2024
The marsh after the double track decent is pretty wet still but pedaling up it isn't bad.
Feb 20, 2024 @ 2:34pm
Feb 20, 2024
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Status:
on Jan 6, 2025
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to blind-squirrel trailhead (37.332020, -119.457780)

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      Videos

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      Shuteye Peak Spy Thriller (Skyfall, Blind...
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      14:49 | 375 | Dec 2, 2023 , Bass Lake
      Blind Squirrel | Bass Lake
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      731 | Nov 1, 2019 , Bass Lake
      3.8 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 20%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      whoisadam
      Granite slick rock playground. So many lines and options out there if you look around. Easy to get lost but its also fun getting lost. Posted a video under VIDEO tab to give you an idea.
      Msatre
      Who decided ebike were not allowed on this trail? It is in a national forest area where motorcycles are allowed.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blind Squirrel located?
      Blind Squirrel is located in Bass Lake, California, United States. It is part of the Bass Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.33202, -119.45778.
      ▼ How hard is Blind Squirrel?
      Blind Squirrel is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blind Squirrel?
      Blind Squirrel has 194 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,013 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,964 ft to 6,805 ft.
      ▼ Is Blind Squirrel a point to point trail?
      Blind Squirrel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blind Squirrel?
      Blind Squirrel is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blind Squirrel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blind Squirrel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blind Squirrel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blind Squirrel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blind Squirrel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 5 minutes to ride Blind Squirrel. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blind Squirrel?
      Blind Squirrel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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