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3,645 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-641 ft
Descent
00:07:41
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
00:07:41
Avg time

Candy DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Norco
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60821 in Mountain Biking
  • 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

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Access Info

top of access road at the end of Branding Iron way

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 32 rides
  • Last: Jul 11, 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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on Aug 16, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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        Directions to candy-dh trailhead (33.919767, -117.529520)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Candy DH

        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.
        When is the best time of year to ride Candy DH?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Candy DH are:
        • February (3 activities)
        • June (2 activities)
        • December (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        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 7 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 580 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 725 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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