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2,556 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:05:55
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
00:05:55
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
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #10546 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79852 in Trail Running
    • #46509 in Hiking
    • #8525 in Horseback
  • 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Directions to elementary-trail trailhead (34.250480, -116.830980)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Elementary Trail

        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.

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