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1.0 mile
Distance
811 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:31:39
Avg time
801 ft
Altitude change
566 ft
Altitude min
1,372 ft
Altitude max
566 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
15.2%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
60.2%
Grade min
5,069 ft
Distance climb
69 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:31:39
Avg time

Garstin Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Palm Springs
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Garstin is a 1 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Palm Springs California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 811 ft double black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 31 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      tgkohn
      Closed to mountain bikes since 2014. (See website cvmshcp.org/CVMSHCP-Trails-Plan-2014-Version.pdf pages 6-16)
      Closed to motorized vehicles, including e-bikes. Hikers must yield to horse riders. Descending trail users must yield to ascending users.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Garstin located?
      Garstin is located in Palm Springs, California, United States. It is part of the Palm Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.77623, -116.53122.
      ▼ How hard is Garstin?
      Garstin is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Garstin?
      Garstin has 811 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 566 ft to 1,372 ft.
      ▼ Is Garstin a point to point trail?
      Garstin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Garstin?
      Garstin is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Garstin?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Garstin. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Garstin?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Garstin are:
      • February (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Garstin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Garstin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Garstin?
      The estimated time to ride Garstin is approximately 32 minutes. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Garstin?
      Garstin is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 135 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 182 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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