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1.7 miles
Distance
-582 ft
Descent
00:10:29
Avg time
-582 ft
Altitude change
7,396 ft
Altitude min
7,978 ft
Altitude max
7,978 ft
Altitude start
7,395 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
00:10:29
Avg time
Koala Access Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaVillage Trails
Bear Valley, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonLate Spring to Late Fall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUSFS
To access this dirt road, start in Bear Valley and head north up Creekside Dr. At the school, Creekside turns into Bear Valley Rd. Continue up Bear Valley Rd about 3/4 mile and turn right on Flynn Rd and go all the way to the end.
The first bit of this access road is steep and rocky, but the rest is a pretty steady grind to the Bear Valley Ski Area Maintenance Facility. This was part of the 1989 NORBA National XC course. This trail was also used for the downhill course in 1989.
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USFSLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 31 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to koala-access trailhead
(38.491530, -120.035810)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Koala Access
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Where is Koala Access located?
Koala Access is located in Village Trails, Bear Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Village Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49153, -120.03581.
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How hard is Koala Access?
Koala Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Koala Access?
The trail has 582 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,396 ft to 7,978 ft.
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How long is Koala Access?
Koala Access is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
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