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1,900 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:16:39
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
3,856 ft
Altitude min
3,953 ft
Altitude max
3,953 ft
Altitude start
3,885 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance climb
1,234 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:16:39
Avg time

Falls Away Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arnold Rim Trail System
    Arnold, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #93967 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97280 in Trail Running
    • #74257 in Hiking
    • #8400 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Stanislaus National Forest

Trail to the upper view of the Falls at San Antonio Creek

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 36 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Falls Away Trail Reports

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Sep 7, 2026 @ 6:13pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 7, 2026
 reporter Trail is looking good. Updated some signage and added a QR Sign at the 3 Sit Stumps, since this location now works with Verizon.
Jun 23, 2026 @ 5:26pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 23, 2026
 reporter All clear. Ran into two nice guys hike out to go rock climbing.
Mar 28, 2026 @ 7:05pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 28, 2026
 reporter
• Falls Away is now all clear. Awesome sawyer assistance from USFS - Evan and Marquis. Was able to clear everything to a reasonably accessible...
Aug 30, 2025 @ 9:39am
Aug 30, 2025
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Aug 22, 2025 @ 10:36am
Aug 22, 2025
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on Sep 7, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Falls Away located?
      Falls Away is located in Arnold Rim Trail System, Arnold, California, United States. It is part of the Arnold Rim Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.25644, -120.38664.
      ▼ How hard is Falls Away?
      Falls Away is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Falls Away?
      Falls Away has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,856 ft to 3,953 ft.
      ▼ Is Falls Away a point to point trail?
      Falls Away is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Falls Away?
      Falls Away is 1,900 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Falls Away?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Falls Away. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Falls Away? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Falls Away are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Falls Away?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Falls Away. The trail is 1,900 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Falls Away?
      Falls Away is a moderately popular trail. There have been 245 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 428 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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