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2.1 miles
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
00:15:33
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
1,996 ft
Altitude min
2,149 ft
Altitude max
2,001 ft
Altitude start
2,030 ft
Altitude end
0.262%
Grade
-14.296%
Grade max
13.722%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,048 ft
Distance down
806 ft
Distance flat
00:15:33
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China Flat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cheeseboro Canyon
    Thousand Oaks, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47362 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #268375 in Trail Running
    • #84979 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

this is a fun flowing singletrack that can be ridden in either direction, i prefer clockwise, difficulty is easy but to get to it requires a long uphill climb no matter the trailhead you start from - it’s worth the effort and the views are amazing

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        Directions to china-flat trailhead (34.206479, -118.765780)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About China Flat

        ▼ Where is China Flat located?
        China Flat is located in Cheeseboro Canyon, Thousand Oaks, California, United States. It is part of the Cheeseboro Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.20648, -118.76578.
        ▼ How hard is China Flat?
        China Flat is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.262%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for China Flat?
        China Flat has 253 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,996 ft to 2,149 ft.
        ▼ Is China Flat a point to point trail?
        China Flat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is China Flat?
        China Flat is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on China Flat?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on China Flat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride China Flat?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride China Flat are:
        • February (37 activities)
        • July (33 activities)
        • June (29 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access China Flat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to China Flat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride China Flat?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride China Flat. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is China Flat?
        China Flat is a very popular trail. There have been 4,252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,079 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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