more stats
1,453 ft
Distance
-67 ft
Descent
00:00:39
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
1,698 ft
Altitude min
1,766 ft
Altitude max
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
00:00:39
Avg time

Cold War Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore Canyon
    Riverside, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #277030 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75363 in E-Biking
    • #439020 in Trail Running
    • #443306 in Hiking
    • #25289 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1810 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #8,901 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,550 in E-Biking
    • #16,252 in Trail Running
    • #16,367 in Hiking
    • #614 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #156 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No

"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.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: May 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Cold War?
      Cold War is 1,453 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cold War?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cold War. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cold War? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cold War are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cold War?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Cold War. The trail is 1,453 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cold War?
      Cold War is a moderately popular trail. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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