more stats
2,034 ft
Distance
275 ft
Climb
00:07:24
Avg time
275 ft
Altitude change
363 ft
Altitude min
638 ft
Altitude max
363 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
13.5%
Grade
3.4%
Grade max
37.5%
Grade min
2,034 ft
Distance climb
00:07:24
Avg time

Elevator Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waterdog Lake & Open Space
    Belmont, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109135 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29510 in E-Biking
    • #101327 in Trail Running
    • #97495 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2
  • Land Owner
    City of Belmont Parks & Recreation

Steep ascent to the top of Rambler Trail, easier climb at the bottom but gets very rocky and steep towards the top. Also connects to Chaparral Trail, which is a very popular trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 451 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
Status:
on Mar 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 2.91 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      The Waterdog Tour
      ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,798 ft • 12 •
      A tour of waterdogs best would recommend riding it both ways as waterdog is great both up and down!
      1.9 ★★★★★
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      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★ 50%

      3 Reviews & Comments

      FabianFrank
      The top section of this trail is so steep and covered in loose rock that no matter how far I leaned back and hard or soft I was braking I was either sliding my wheel and speeding up or breaking too softly and still speeding up. I jumped off the bike before it got too bad. Probably best to avoid this trail on a bike.
      I35it
      Trail is a fun way to get to the top. When I say fun... it’s not. But it saves time if your trying to just get down quick.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elevator Trail located?
      Elevator Trail is located in Waterdog Lake & Open Space, Belmont, California, United States. It is part of the Waterdog Lake & Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.50233, -122.29861.
      ▼ How hard is Elevator Trail?
      Elevator Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elevator Trail?
      Elevator Trail has 275 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 363 ft to 638 ft.
      ▼ Is Elevator Trail a point to point trail?
      Elevator Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Elevator Trail?
      Elevator Trail is 2,034 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elevator Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elevator Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elevator Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elevator Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elevator Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Elevator Trail. The trail is 2,034 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elevator Trail?
      Elevator Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,197 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,444 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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