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2.9 miles
Distance
106 ft
Climb
-1,045 ft
Descent
00:08:20
Avg time
-941 ft
Altitude change
7,115 ft
Altitude min
8,056 ft
Altitude max
8,056 ft
Altitude start
7,116 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-37.9%
Grade max
36.6%
Grade min
1,578 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,260 ft
Distance flat
00:08:20
Avg time

Going Green Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snow Summit Bike Park
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44593 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63804 in E-Biking
    • #215303 in Trail Running
    • #100548 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,281 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,359 in E-Biking
    • #11,309 in Trail Running
    • #5,599 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Sept
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Snow Summit

A fun trail for riders of all abilities. This trail introduces riders to new features such as berms, paver stones, rock gardens, and rollers. It also helps riders that are looking to get better at jumping as there are a few opportunities scattered along the trail and some small step downs near the top of the trail. Novice riders should beware that the trail does have rocky and moderately steep sections. This trail, nor any trail at Snow Summit, is not recommended for riders with no experience riding mountain bikes.
The trail intersects Towne Trail at the bottom. The rider is automatically pointed in the correct direction back to the base of Snow Summit for another lift ride to the top. Beware of hikers and families on Towne Trail - it isn't a bike specific trail.

Access Info

Follow posted signs from either lift to the trail head. Two possible routes from west lift and one route from the east lift.

Disclaimer

NOTE: this trail is considered downhill primary; however, outside of bike park operating hours it is a bi-directional trail and is also open to other forms of outdoor recreation: hikers, walkers, trail runners, backpackers, etc.

Trail Supporters

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 220 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
All
  • 752 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Going Green Trail Reports

Status:
on Aug 29, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.3 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to going-green trailhead (34.222430, -116.893970)

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      Videos

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      Trail Lists

      4.4 ★★★★★
      18 Ratings
      5 ★ 56%
      4 ★ 28%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
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      9 Reviews & Comments

      physicsfun
      Large tree across trail about midpoint- ride with caution until you see it.
      BenLow2019 BenLow2019
      14AUG2025- New riders asked me where to start and what trails to ride afterward. I told them to start with this trail before trying Turtle and Blue Steel. I found them later and asked how it went - they stated that Going Green was much tougher than they imagined and they would not try any blue trails today. Just a thought.
      wolfjay
      This is the easiest way down from the top of the ski lifts in the bike park, but at all the other bike parks I’ve ridden this trail would be rated a blue. It’s also the longest run within the bike park boundaries so beginners hands get tired fast.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Going Green located?
      Going Green is located in Snow Summit Bike Park, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the Snow Summit Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.22243, -116.89397.
      ▼ How hard is Going Green?
      Going Green is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Going Green?
      Going Green has 106 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,045 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,115 ft to 8,056 ft.
      ▼ How long is Going Green?
      Going Green is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Going Green?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Going Green. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Going Green?
      Going Green is best visited during: May-Sept.
      ▼ How do I access Going Green? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Going Green are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Going Green?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Going Green. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Going Green?
      Going Green is a very popular trail. There have been 3,931 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,908 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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