more stats
3,645 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-641 ft
Descent
00:05:19
Avg time
-619 ft
Altitude change
747 ft
Altitude min
1,366 ft
Altitude max
1,366 ft
Altitude start
747 ft
Altitude end
-16.975%
Grade
-45.479%
Grade max
10.814%
Grade min
229 ft
Distance climb
3,058 ft
Distance down
359 ft
Distance flat
00:05:19
Avg time

Candy DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Norco
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47019 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,379 in Mountain Biking · California
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015

single track hand built DH trail with big jumps and drops

source: Candy DH
Access Info

top of access road at the end of Branding Iron way

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 33 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Candy DH Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2024 @ 9:54pm
Aug 16, 2024
 loose but all clear and rideable
Dec 7, 2023 @ 1:34pm
Dec 7, 2023
 Definitely needs some rain.
Nov 27, 2023 @ 1:39pm
Nov 27, 2023
 A high consequence trail for sure, if you fall, 9 times out of 10 you are going to tumble onto hard rocks, makes it harder to commit to features
Feb 25, 2023 @ 5:14am
Feb 25, 2023
 Trail Sabotage Discovered & Cleared On Candy DH. Be careful in other area's.
Mar 20, 2022 @ 5:38pm
Mar 20, 2022
 Still in fairly good condition, rode after a light rain with perfect dirt. Some weeds coming but not terrible and a couple of the steeper sections...
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Status:
on Aug 16, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to candy-dh trailhead (33.919767, -117.529520)
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      Sep 5, 2026 @ 6:31pm
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      Apr 10, 2023 @ 12:36pm
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      Dec 22, 2014 @ 5:22pm
      Dec 22, 2014
      Jumps 3Views 2Desert 2Rock formations 2Wooden features 1

      Videos

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      WARNING: Extremely Dangerous Trail Sabotage
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      0:19 | 367 | Feb 25, 2023 , Norco
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      6:38 | 438 | Feb 25, 2023 , Norco
      Norco, CA MTB - Candy DH & Wyle Rocket...
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      9:40 | 635 | Nov 25, 2020 , Norco
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      2:31 | 743 | May 16, 2018 , Norco

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.2 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 20%
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      Scrapmatt
      Probably wouldnt recommend to do for your first ride like I did, but seems cool once you have enough skill
      BeditZ BeditZ
      Recently overhauled (March/April 2020).... well cut, tons of fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Candy DH located?
      Candy DH is located in Norco, California, United States. It is part of the Norco trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.91977, -117.52952.
      ▼ How hard is Candy DH?
      Candy DH is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.975%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Candy DH?
      Candy DH has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 641 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 747 ft to 1,366 ft.
      ▼ Is Candy DH a point to point trail?
      Candy DH is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Candy DH?
      Candy DH is 3,645 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Candy DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Candy DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Candy DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Candy DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Candy DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Candy DH. The trail is 3,645 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Candy DH?
      Candy DH is a very popular trail. There have been 589 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 737 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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