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2.3 miles
Distance
344 ft
Climb
-403 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-60 ft
Altitude change
5,496 ft
Altitude min
5,640 ft
Altitude start
5,581 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-39.5%
Grade max
33.8%
Grade min
5,279 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
732 ft
Distance flat

Coyote Flat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    North Big Bear Lake
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 95 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #418399 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #427192 in Trail Running
    • #430875 in Hiking
    • #3966 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #12,440 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #15,666 in Trail Running
    • #15,731 in Hiking
    • #177 in Dirtbiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    San Bernardino National Forest

Moto trail that cuts a shortcut between Coxey Road and Pine Spring / Carbine Flat Roads.

The trail crosses rolling terrain with a few short climbs and descents. A few of the climbs may require some hike a bike depending on trail conditions but none are very long. Views are great from this trail.

Tags
Hike-a-bike

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 9, 2026 @ 6:24am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 9, 2026
 Snow melted away - go ride.
Feb 17, 2026 @ 6:14am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 17, 2026
 Massive snow dump. Great for snowshoes, XC skis and fat bikes.
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Coyote Flat located?
      Coyote Flat is located in North Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the North Big Bear Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.34628, -117.07382.
      ▼ How hard is Coyote Flat?
      Coyote Flat is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Coyote Flat?
      Coyote Flat has 344 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 403 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,496 ft to 5,650 ft.
      ▼ Is Coyote Flat a point to point trail?
      Coyote Flat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Coyote Flat?
      Coyote Flat is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Coyote Flat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Coyote Flat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How busy is Coyote Flat?
      Coyote Flat is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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