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1,270 ft
Distance
-318 ft
Descent
00:08:43
Avg time
-318 ft
Altitude change
936 ft
Altitude min
1,254 ft
Altitude max
1,254 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
-25.1%
Grade
-61.6%
Grade max
-10.8%
Grade min
1,270 ft
Distance down
00:08:43
Avg time

Crack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pedro Mountain
    Pacifica, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (10 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27884 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36197 in Trail Running
    • #89851 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Steep rutted chunky gnarly natural fall line trail. Makes Mile feel like a cake walk.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 14.1 km average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 15.9 km avg distance
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  • 240 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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Nov 26, 2025 @ 1:25pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 26, 2025
Nov 15, 2025 @ 9:25am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jul 13, 2025 @ 7:46am
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Jul 3, 2025 @ 1:16pm
Jul 3, 2025
 The alternate line on the crack is completely gone, you either have to walk the rock drop or ride it, there is no go around.
May 18, 2025 @ 9:56pm
May 18, 2025
 A little dry but all of the ruts are clear and its honestly running great. Lots of PO on the hike a bike so make sure to wear long sleeves.
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on Nov 26, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.61 (20 votes)
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        Directions to crack trailhead (37.567960, -122.497390)
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        Crack: the trail that wants to kill you
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        2:00 | 477 | Nov 27, 2023 , Pacifica
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        2:40 | 222 | Oct 30, 2023 , Pacifica
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        ★ 2.0 • 20 miles • 4,552 ft • 11 • Loop •
        full climb to the peak. Theres a rewarding dowhill after but watch your speed for hikers
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Crack

        ▼ Where is Crack located?
        Crack is located in Pedro Mountain, Pacifica, California, United States. It is part of the Pedro Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.56796, -122.49739.
        ▼ How hard is Crack?
        Crack is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 25.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crack?
        The trail has 318 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 936 ft to 1,254 ft.
        ▼ Is Crack a point to point trail?
        Crack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Crack?
        Crack is 1,270 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crack?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Crack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crack?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crack are:
        • February (20 activities)
        • July (19 activities)
        • November (13 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Crack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crack are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Crack?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Crack. The trail is 1,270 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Crack?
        Crack is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,397 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,096 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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