more stats
1,299 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
5,050 ft
Altitude min
5,066 ft
Altitude max
5,066 ft
Altitude start
5,056 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
305 ft
Distance climb
610 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Cheaters Delight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Susanville Ranch Park
    Susanville, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #208272 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95643 in E-Biking
    • #434330 in Trail Running
    • #438305 in Hiking
    • #44851 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #6,987 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,973 in E-Biking
    • #15,959 in Trail Running
    • #16,013 in Hiking
    • #3,632 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Popular short trail connecting Middle East and Middle West trails without having to climb all the way up. Great option to create a variety of loop options.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Cheaters Delight Trail Reports

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May 14, 2026 @ 5:40am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 14, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 8, 2026
reporter Small downed tree requires ride-around
May 2, 2025 @ 1:32pm
May 2, 2025
reporter Conditions on this trail will be intermittent as logging operations progress. Please be aware, particularly during work hours.
Apr 24, 2025 @ 6:24am
Apr 24, 2025
reporter This trail is temporarily closed due to logging operations currently in progress.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cheaters Delight located?
      Cheaters Delight is located in Susanville Ranch Park, Susanville, California, United States. It is part of the Susanville Ranch Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.45244, -120.6616.
      ▼ How hard is Cheaters Delight?
      Cheaters Delight is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cheaters Delight?
      Cheaters Delight has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,050 ft to 5,066 ft.
      ▼ Is Cheaters Delight a point to point trail?
      Cheaters Delight is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cheaters Delight?
      Cheaters Delight is 1,299 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cheaters Delight?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cheaters Delight. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cheaters Delight? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cheaters Delight are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cheaters Delight?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cheaters Delight. The trail is 1,299 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cheaters Delight?
      Cheaters Delight is a very popular trail. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 157 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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