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2,635 ft
Distance
-621 ft
Descent
00:06:11
Avg time
-621 ft
Altitude change
1,165 ft
Altitude min
1,785 ft
Altitude max
1,785 ft
Altitude start
1,165 ft
Altitude end
-23.5%
Grade
-57%
Grade max
-5%
Grade min
2,635 ft
Distance down
00:06:11
Avg time

Bombers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109977 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108589 in E-Biking
    • #153585 in Trail Running
    • #355992 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,966 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,310 in E-Biking
    • #7,988 in Trail Running
    • #14,781 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other

Rowdy, VERY STEEP, and very old School. Fall-line style trail, hard to control speed and or direction due to steepness, not for the faint of heart. If you cannot clean the first few chutes without hesitation, consider going back and riding down Shooters instead.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
JumpsRock gardensRock slabs
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Bombers Trail Reports

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May 1, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 1, 2026
Some work happening on the trail just keep an eye out for new features
Jan 12, 2018 @ 10:27pm
Jan 12, 2018
Little rut running down most of the trail from recent rain. Still totally rideable, and the dirt has great traction. The rut is small enough that...
Dec 29, 2017 @ 7:33am
Dec 29, 2017
Dry, but fully ready to be shralped, be ready for 600 feet of fall-line craziness
Oct 20, 2017 @ 1:35pm
Oct 20, 2017
Hero Dirt from last night's rain. Surely will dry quickly, get it while it's good!
Sep 17, 2017 @ 7:23pm
Sep 17, 2017
Dry but overall good condition, not overgrown and fully rideable. Rip it.
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on May 1, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bombers trailhead (35.344500, -120.646220)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      iBI6EHZx iBI6EHZx
      Accidentally tried this on my gravel bike, needless to say I was walking/sliding down most of it.
      powturn powturn
      There was an axle-deep, rock-filled rut for many of the steeper pitches that made this trail a full-commitment affair when I rode it in 2024. Highly recommend bringing a big bike w/ big tires.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bombers located?
      Bombers is located in Cuesta Ridge West, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is part of the Cuesta Ridge West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.3445, -120.64622.
      ▼ How hard is Bombers?
      Bombers is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 23.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bombers?
      The trail has 621 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,165 ft to 1,785 ft.
      ▼ Is Bombers a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bombers is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bombers?
      Bombers is 2,635 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bombers?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bombers. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bombers?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bombers are:
      • February (4 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      • January (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bombers? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bombers are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bombers?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bombers. The trail is 2,635 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bombers?
      Bombers is a moderately popular trail. There have been 274 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 346 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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