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1,696 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:01:49
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
6,924 ft
Altitude min
7,023 ft
Altitude max
7,017 ft
Altitude start
6,926 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
1,024 ft
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:01:49
Avg time

Freewill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Maple Hill Trail System
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10762 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Pump Track
  • Land Owner
    Bear Valley USD Education Foundation

Companion downhill to nearby Prime Mover's uphill. Built for short repeatable session intervals with tabletops and rollers. Bike specific trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 22 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 163 rides
  • Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Jun 13, 2026 @ 12:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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May 13, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 13, 2026
Mar 26, 2026 @ 4:10pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 26, 2026
Tree cleared from trail - thank you!🙏
Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:16am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 7, 2026
Big tree down in high speed section- beware.
Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:02am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 7, 2026
Best to ride in the AM when frozen - occasional soft spots. Big patch of snow below the last table at the berm - still rideable to the right.
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on Jun 13, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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        Directions to freewill trailhead (34.256290, -116.833070)

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        youtuber Maple Hill Mountain Biking Big Bear Sugarloaf 2024
        15:36 | 283 | Aug 29, 2024 , Big Bear City

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Freewill

        Where is Freewill located?
        Freewill is located in Maple Hill Trail System, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the Maple Hill Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.25629, -116.83307.
        How hard is Freewill?
        Freewill is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Freewill?
        Freewill has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,924 ft to 7,023 ft.
        How long is Freewill?
        Freewill is 1,696 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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