more stats
2,556 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:03:51
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
7,009 ft
Altitude min
7,052 ft
Altitude max
7,021 ft
Altitude start
7,011 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
741 ft
Distance climb
968 ft
Distance down
846 ft
Distance flat
00:03:51
Avg time

Elementary Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maple Hill Trail System
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5152 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122349 in Trail Running
    • #100676 in Hiking
    • #32431 in Horseback
    • #16005 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #144 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,028 in Trail Running
    • #5,606 in Hiking
    • #2,241 in Horseback
    • #367 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Bear Valley USD Education Foundation

This trail is a mellow singletrack that can be ridden in both directions. It is frequented by hikers, trail runners, dog walkers, families and cyclists. It is mostly flat and no tight corners so it is a good trail for new riders. It connects the large, low traffic parking area at Baldwin road to the popular Baldwin Loop Baldwin Loop trail.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 36 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 209 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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on Aug 30, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      BenLow2019 BenLow2019
      Trail builders did a great job shifting the actual trail and the T.F. trail. Just need to up any impacts to trail signs. Good update to keep trails running despite ball field construction. Thank you!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elementary Trail located?
      Elementary Trail is located in Maple Hill Trail System, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the Maple Hill Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.25048, -116.83098.
      ▼ How hard is Elementary Trail?
      Elementary Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elementary Trail?
      Elementary Trail has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,009 ft to 7,052 ft.
      ▼ How long is Elementary Trail?
      Elementary Trail is 2,556 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elementary Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elementary Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elementary Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elementary Trail are:
      • July (24 activities)
      • June (17 activities)
      • May (16 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Elementary Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elementary Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elementary Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Elementary Trail. The trail is 2,556 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elementary Trail?
      Elementary Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 556 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 653 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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