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4.0 miles
Distance
723 ft
Climb
-247 ft
Descent
00:34:01
Avg time
476 ft
Altitude change
3,093 ft
Altitude min
3,583 ft
Altitude max
3,107 ft
Altitude start
3,583 ft
Altitude end
2.266%
Grade
-15.004%
Grade max
15.853%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,304 ft
Distance flat
00:34:01
Avg time

Classic Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Paso Mountains
    Ridgecrest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73512 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363912 in Trail Running
    • #334925 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,345 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,611 in Trail Running
    • #14,332 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Single track mixed with trails with moderate short climbs. It's a good trail to ride by yourself to get sometime to contemplate life or to catch up with a friend.

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 91 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      brentoncor
      Ok then maybe Classic trail? Checkpoint one trail? I've never herd anyone say "lets ride inter voice!" It would like renaming Blacks something silly like Roadrunner! its only been called Blacks for like 25 plus years.
      brentoncor
      Not sure who named this? But it’s called classic loop or checkpoint one loop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Classic Trail located?
      Classic Trail is located in El Paso Mountains, Ridgecrest, California, United States. It is part of the El Paso Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.55544, -117.68502.
      ▼ How hard is Classic Trail?
      Classic Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.266%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Classic Trail?
      Classic Trail has 723 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,093 ft to 3,583 ft.
      ▼ Is Classic Trail a point to point trail?
      Classic Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Classic Trail?
      Classic Trail is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Classic Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Classic Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Classic Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Classic Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Classic Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Classic Trail. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Classic Trail?
      Classic Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,269 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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