more stats
4,334 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-639 ft
Descent
00:11:57
Avg time
-637 ft
Altitude change
1,781 ft
Altitude min
2,418 ft
Altitude max
2,418 ft
Altitude start
1,781 ft
Altitude end
-14.7%
Grade
-33.7%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
66 ft
Distance climb
4,163 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:11:57
Avg time

Firebreak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • AKA
    Fire Break
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96826 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127553 in E-Biking
    • #153814 in Trail Running
    • #347240 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,358 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,805 in E-Biking
    • #8,000 in Trail Running
    • #14,689 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden, Other

Steep and chunky with a few opportunities to send it big, Firebreak is a great option for advanced riders. Not quite as loose or as high speed as Botanical or Morning Glory, but it has a few sections that are definitely steeper and rockier. Firebreak starts off with a set of nicely crafted berms that lead in to a relatively easy and quick traverse. Then the trail turns right and becomes much steeper and rockier from there. A few optional jumps and one big ol' hucker drop (with a ride-around), are up there mixed in with the big chunky rock gardens typical of this area. While this trail is unsanctioned, it is NOT illegal to ride.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Bottom of trail is only about 100 yards from military land, DO NOT CROSS MILITARY LAND BOUNDARY

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensRocky

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 58 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Firebreak Trail Reports

Status:
on Jul 30, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to firebreak-60013 trailhead (35.362420, -120.657470)

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      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 244 ft • 14 •
      Advanced All-Mountain/Enduro route on West Cuesta Ridge. Rocks, tech, steeps, big hucks, and speed.
      ★ 4.0 • 27 miles • 4,716 ft • 49 • Shuttled •
      The near Ultimate Point to Point Shuttle route that covers all the major trail on the Ridge except for...
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      1 Review & Comments

      powturn powturn
      Proper, chunky, SLO DH w a drop or two you may want to scope first before you hitting them blind at speed. Best of the West Cuesta descents I've tried so far.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Firebreak located?
      Firebreak is located in Cuesta Ridge West, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is part of the Cuesta Ridge West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.36242, -120.65747.
      ▼ How hard is Firebreak?
      Firebreak is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firebreak?
      Firebreak has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 639 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,781 ft to 2,418 ft.
      ▼ Is Firebreak a point to point trail?
      Yes, Firebreak is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Firebreak?
      Firebreak is 4,334 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firebreak?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Firebreak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Firebreak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firebreak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Firebreak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Firebreak. The trail is 4,334 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Firebreak?
      Firebreak is a moderately popular trail. There have been 369 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 616 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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