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3,632 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-442 ft
Descent
00:06:28
Avg time
-437 ft
Altitude change
1,988 ft
Altitude min
2,430 ft
Altitude max
2,430 ft
Altitude start
1,995 ft
Altitude end
-12%
Grade
-58.8%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
3,222 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:06:28
Avg time

Chrome Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104430 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89757 in E-Biking
    • #312713 in Trail Running
    • #322955 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Likely the best DH in SLO county. 2 different entrances.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to chrome trailhead (35.367430, -120.673370)

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        Jan 24, 2026 @ 9:15pm
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        Sep 27, 2024 @ 2:22pm
        Sep 27, 2024

        Videos

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        youtuber Chrome - West Cuesta Ridge
        28:41 | 181 | Jan 31, 2025 , San Luis Obispo
        Quest For Fun on Cuesta Ridge & The Eucs |...
        30:06 | 139 | Mar 18, 2024 , San Luis Obispo
        San Luis Obispo's Latest & Greatest...
        690 | Dec 15, 2017 , San Luis Obispo
        The Such Majest Loaded SC Trip With Chrome...
        2:03 | 832 | Nov 13, 2013 , San Luis Obispo

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Ultimate Ridge Shuttle Route
        ★ 4.0 • 27 miles • 4,716 ft • 49 • Shuttled •
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        Moto/Chrome Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 659 ft • 8 • Loop •
        A very challenging All-Mountain/Enduro style route on West Cuesta Ridge. This loop contains some of the...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chrome

        ▼ Where is Chrome located?
        Chrome is located in Cuesta Ridge West, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is part of the Cuesta Ridge West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.36743, -120.67337.
        ▼ How hard is Chrome?
        Chrome is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chrome?
        Chrome has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 442 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,988 ft to 2,430 ft.
        ▼ Is Chrome a point to point trail?
        Chrome is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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