more stats
4,403 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-174 ft
Descent
00:06:36
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
210 ft
Altitude min
333 ft
Altitude max
300 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
1,352 ft
Distance climb
2,415 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:06:36
Avg time

Cracker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf Mountain
    Belmont, California
  • AKA
    Poison Oak Alley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81014 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26413 in E-Biking
    • #121942 in Trail Running
    • #114143 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,634 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #588 in E-Biking
    • #6,004 in Trail Running
    • #6,328 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Narrow trail with some short but steep ups and downs. The poison oak is indeed plentiful and encroaches a bit onto the trail in places.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 309 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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on Oct 28, 2026
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Avg: 3.64 (8 votes)
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      Breck911
      tight narrow turns with one bridge. a coupple short steep climbs.
      joncartermd joncartermd
      Locals also call this Cracker. Most the poison oak was cleared out in 2021.
      sunknown
      One of the best rides around. Can definitely get covered in leaves; and there's tons of poison oak.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cracker located?
      Cracker is located in Sugarloaf Mountain, Belmont, California, United States. It is part of the Sugarloaf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.51821, -122.32579.
      ▼ How hard is Cracker?
      Cracker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cracker?
      Cracker has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 174 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 210 ft to 333 ft.
      ▼ Is Cracker a point to point trail?
      Cracker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cracker?
      Cracker is 4,403 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cracker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cracker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cracker?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cracker are:
      • March (29 activities)
      • July (28 activities)
      • August (26 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cracker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cracker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cracker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Cracker. The trail is 4,403 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cracker?
      Cracker is a very popular trail. There have been 1,810 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,844 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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