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551 ft
Distance
-75 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
479 ft
Altitude min
557 ft
Altitude max
557 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-41.6%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
430 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
Avg time

DMC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Carlmont Hills
    Belmont, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #80917 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43726 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,632 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #964 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    All Year Round
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Old Black Diamond trail near the top of Carlmont. Some jumps near the top that lead into multiple rock chutes near the bottom. Many rock chutes are overgrown but some are ride able. Short and fun trail just needs work.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensRock slabs

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 111 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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DMC Trail Reports

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Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 21, 2026
 Overgrown vegetation with basically unrideable features.
Oct 19, 2026 @ 7:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 19, 2026
 Really overgrown features are crumbling away and trail is extremely dry.
Apr 5, 2025 @ 8:06am
Apr 5, 2025
Nov 1, 2024 @ 3:05pm
Nov 1, 2024
 A bit dry and there are some ruts at the bottom of the trail.
Mar 27, 2024 @ 4:31am
Mar 27, 2024
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Status:
on Oct 21, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.17 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dmc trailhead (37.503040, -122.292700)
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      Sep 15, 2022 @ 11:47pm
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      Nov 25, 2016 @ 9:40pm
      Nov 25, 2016
      Jumps 116Drops 56Berms 14Views 7Wooden features 4Bridges 3Rock gardens 1Skinnies 1

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      Crotch-Cam Riding In Belmont, CA
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      4:12 | 1289 | Mar 22, 2011 , Belmont
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      0:48 | 1791 | Nov 22, 2008 , Belmont
      Carlmont Dmc
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      2:45 | 760 | Sep 11, 2008 , Belmont
      4.3 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 64%
      4 ★ 9%
      3 ★ 18%
      2 ★ 9%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DMC located?
      DMC is located in Carlmont Hills, Belmont, California, United States. It is part of the Carlmont Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.50304, -122.2927.
      ▼ How hard is DMC?
      DMC is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DMC?
      The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 479 ft to 557 ft.
      ▼ Is DMC a point to point trail?
      Yes, DMC is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is DMC?
      DMC is 551 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DMC?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on DMC. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride DMC?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride DMC are:
      • November (6 activities)
      • January (5 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access DMC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DMC are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DMC?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride DMC. The trail is 551 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DMC?
      DMC is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,545 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,020 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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