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4,689 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-429 ft
Descent
00:05:09
Avg time
-424 ft
Altitude change
510 ft
Altitude min
934 ft
Altitude max
934 ft
Altitude start
510 ft
Altitude end
-9.039%
Grade
-26.432%
Grade max
2.78%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
4,224 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:05:09
Avg time

Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crystal Cove State Park
    Laguna Beach, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #141402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112535 in Trail Running
    • #142320 in Hiking
    • #5191 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #173 in Adaptive Biking
    • #3413 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,316 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #5,500 in Trail Running
    • #8,184 in Hiking
    • #119 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #14 in Adaptive Biking
    • #309 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Crystal Cove State Park

Steep and rutted.

Tags
Rock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Elevator Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2025 @ 11:05am
Aug 9, 2025
Jun 6, 2024 @ 1:03pm
Jun 6, 2024
 Road clearing by ORCO Fire today
Nov 22, 2023 @ 12:44am
Nov 22, 2023
 Steep, rocky and in places very rutted
May 3, 2022 @ 1:22pm
May 3, 2022
Oct 5, 2020 @ 9:54am
Oct 5, 2020
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Status:
on Aug 9, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 2.82 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      hoffman1hm
      Honestly would avoid unless you want to just blast down the trail at mach 10, carve some steep, or burn your brakes. Gonna take a different way down next time.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elevator located?
      Elevator is located in Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Beach, California, United States. It is part of the Crystal Cove State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.59567, -117.78987.
      ▼ How hard is Elevator?
      Elevator is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.039%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elevator?
      Elevator has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 429 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 510 ft to 934 ft.
      ▼ Is Elevator a point to point trail?
      Elevator is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Elevator?
      Elevator is 4,689 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elevator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elevator?
      Elevator is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Elevator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elevator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elevator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Elevator. The trail is 4,689 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elevator?
      Elevator is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,356 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,436 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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