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2,287 ft
Distance
-568 ft
Descent
00:04:42
Avg time
-568 ft
Altitude change
720 ft
Altitude min
1,288 ft
Altitude max
1,288 ft
Altitude start
719 ft
Altitude end
-24.8%
Grade
-67.1%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
2,287 ft
Distance down
00:04:42
Avg time
First Crack Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaWestridge-Canyonback
Santa Monica, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (4 votes)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#110015 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
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First Crack is a highly rated 2,287 ft moderately popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Santa Monica California. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 26 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 24 miles avg distance
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- 67 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to first-crack trailhead
(34.086320, -118.512130)
Routes with this trail
27 miles • 5,423 ft • 13 •
Good route hitting some of the lesser known good enduro trails in the area
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Westridge-Canyonback
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Where is First Crack located?
First Crack is located in Westridge-Canyonback, Santa Monica, California, United States. It is part of the Westridge-Canyonback trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.08632, -118.51213.
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How hard is First Crack?
First Crack is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for First Crack?
The trail has 568 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 720 ft to 1,288 ft.
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Is First Crack a point to point trail?
Yes, First Crack is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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