more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:05:51
Avg time
-75 ft
Altitude change
1,489 ft
Altitude min
1,577 ft
Altitude max
1,563 ft
Altitude start
1,490 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
1,736 ft
Distance climb
3,809 ft
Distance down
1,227 ft
Distance flat
00:05:51
Avg time

East Side Border Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore Canyon
    Riverside, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #121511 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349967 in Trail Running
    • #405359 in Hiking
    • #26568 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,471 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,270 in Trail Running
    • #15,304 in Hiking
    • #1,504 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The trail runs along the east border wall of the wilderness. It parallels commercial buildings and it acts as a conduit for multiple offshoot trails along the way.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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East Side Border Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:55am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 2, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 @ 7:40am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 19, 2026
needs bushwhacking
Jul 21, 2022 @ 2:22pm
Jul 21, 2022
May 27, 2021 @ 12:55pm
May 27, 2021
A couple of overgrown spots, otherwise a very narrow trail and good to ride on.
May 20, 2020 @ 11:56am
May 20, 2020
Narrow single track with the overgrown brush. Sandy at start of trail.
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Status:
on Aug 2, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is East Side Border located?
      East Side Border is located in Sycamore Canyon, Riverside, California, United States. It is part of the Sycamore Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.93701, -117.31016.
      ▼ How hard is East Side Border?
      East Side Border is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for East Side Border?
      East Side Border has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,489 ft to 1,577 ft.
      ▼ Is East Side Border a point to point trail?
      East Side Border is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is East Side Border?
      East Side Border is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on East Side Border?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on East Side Border. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access East Side Border? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to East Side Border are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride East Side Border?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride East Side Border. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is East Side Border?
      East Side Border is a moderately popular trail. There have been 311 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 313 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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