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4.3 miles
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-1,500 ft
Descent
00:51:58
Avg time
-1,292 ft
Altitude change
6,012 ft
Altitude min
7,306 ft
Altitude max
7,306 ft
Altitude start
6,014 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-46.3%
Grade max
31.5%
Grade min
3,714 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,096 ft
Distance flat
00:51:58
Avg time
Exploration Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRunning Springs
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Ref Number2W09X
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#38347 in Mountain Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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LightingNo
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Land OwnerUSFS
This is an awesome trail to shuttle, or even a good trail to climb but really tough. Big boulders line the trail on every side throughout the ride. Steep sections have the tendency to rutted a bit. Expect hikers and riders coming up. Some riders enjoy riding up the paved Keller Road and then riding down this trail in a big loop. The Exploration Trail is a family friendly, non-motorized 4.5 mile trail with a 12% grade. This trail was designed by children along with the U.S. Forest Service personnel and other professionals.
source: USFS Trail Website
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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- 96 rides
- Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,396 ft • 1 • Loop •
This loop will take the rider up the road to the beginning of trail for a fun descent. There's options...
8 miles • 1,518 ft • 2 • Loop •
This is a great route to self shuttle the awesome Exploration Trail. It's a little over 8 miles and is...
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