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3,606 ft
Distance
-275 ft
Descent
00:07:06
Avg time
-277 ft
Altitude change
5,131 ft
Altitude min
5,408 ft
Altitude max
5,408 ft
Altitude start
5,131 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
3,320 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:07:06
Avg time

Hard Sun Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hub
    Idyllwild - Pine Cove, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68086 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #311596 in Trail Running
    • #132374 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,135 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #12,942 in Trail Running
    • #7,442 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS - San Bernardino National Forest, San Jacinto Rangers District

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AI Generated Description

Hard Sun is a 3,606 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Idyllwild - Pine Cove California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Hard Sun Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2025 @ 11:50pm
Aug 21, 2025
Running great
Dec 4, 2022 @ 12:43pm
Dec 4, 2022
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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      Directions to hard-sun trailhead (33.748810, -116.760470)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hard Sun located?
      Hard Sun is located in The Hub, Idyllwild - Pine Cove, California, United States. It is part of the The Hub trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.74881, -116.76047.
      ▼ How hard is Hard Sun?
      Hard Sun is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Sun?
      The trail has 275 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,131 ft to 5,408 ft.
      ▼ Is Hard Sun a point to point trail?
      Hard Sun is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hard Sun?
      Hard Sun is 3,606 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Sun?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hard Sun. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hard Sun?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hard Sun are:
      • November (8 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hard Sun? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Sun are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Sun?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Hard Sun. The trail is 3,606 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hard Sun?
      Hard Sun is a very popular trail. There have been 515 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 547 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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