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1,453 ft
Distance
-67 ft
Descent
1,766 ft
High Point
-68 ft
Altitude change
1,698 ft
Altitude min
1,766 ft
Altitude start
1,699 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
-0.2%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance down
341 ft
Distance flat
Cold War Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSycamore Canyon
Riverside, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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LightingNo
"Cold War" is a Beginner/Easy trail in the Ammo Dump area of Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. It is named after the USAF SAC use of the area during the Cold War.
This is a well-established trail that is a great trail for building progressions for new riders. There are a couple of nice turns and one jump.
Please do not cut new lines or create new trails in this sector.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 30, 2026
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(33.902180, -117.303910)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold War
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Where is Cold War located?
Cold War is located in Sycamore Canyon, Riverside, California, United States. It is part of the Sycamore Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.90218, -117.30391.
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How hard is Cold War?
Cold War is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Cold War?
The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,698 ft to 1,766 ft.
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Is Cold War a point to point trail?
Cold War is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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