more stats
1,276 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:03:12
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
5,205 ft
Altitude min
5,250 ft
Altitude max
5,205 ft
Altitude start
5,233 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
1,001 ft
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:03:12
Avg time

Insane Assylum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bishop Area Trails
    Bishop, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127705 in Trail Running
    • #329104 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #227 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,323 in Trail Running
    • #14,084 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Climbing trail to get to Thunder Down Under, and Spring Board.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 35 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Insane Assylum Trail Reports

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on May 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Insane Assylum located?
      Insane Assylum is located in Bishop Area Trails, Bishop, California, United States. It is part of the Bishop Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.31449, -118.44889.
      ▼ How hard is Insane Assylum?
      Insane Assylum is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Insane Assylum?
      Insane Assylum has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,205 ft to 5,250 ft.
      ▼ Is Insane Assylum a point to point trail?
      Insane Assylum is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Insane Assylum?
      Insane Assylum is 1,276 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Insane Assylum?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Insane Assylum. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Insane Assylum?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Insane Assylum are:
      • January (5 activities)
      • December (5 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Insane Assylum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Insane Assylum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Insane Assylum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Insane Assylum. The trail is 1,276 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Insane Assylum?
      Insane Assylum is a very popular trail. There have been 172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 172 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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