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2,329 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-151 ft
Descent
00:05:43
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
435 ft
Altitude min
551 ft
Altitude max
495 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-40.7%
Grade max
30.2%
Grade min
801 ft
Distance climb
1,093 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:05:43
Avg time
Bottom Clencher Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSugarloaf Mountain
Belmont, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#1,046 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
- #2,717 in E-Biking
- #7,796 in Trail Running
- #7,825 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Bottom Clencher is a 2,329 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Belmont California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 108 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 26 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 191 rides
- Last: Oct 27, 2026
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(37.524430, -122.320560)
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Routes with this trail
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