more stats
3,688 ft
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:09:30
Avg time
176 ft
Altitude change
6,780 ft
Altitude min
6,961 ft
Altitude max
6,780 ft
Altitude start
6,955 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
29.2%
Grade min
2,103 ft
Distance climb
896 ft
Distance down
689 ft
Distance flat
00:09:30
Avg time

Lower Eastside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rim Nordic Ski Area
    Running Springs, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102952 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #408829 in Trail Running
    • #144357 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,629 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #15,302 in Trail Running
    • #8,359 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This popular trail is frequently used in races and by recreational visitors to Rim Nordic. It is primarily an uphill trail. It is a dirt singletrack that winds around the trees and boulders. Not entirely uphill the trail sometimes dives down a small gully and climbs very steeply afterwards. Novice riders may be forced to walk some sections.

Access Info

Rim Nordic is operated under special permit use in the San Bernardino National Forest. It is open on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor day from 9AM to 4PM.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Lower Eastside Trail Reports

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May 29, 2026 @ 12:14pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 29, 2026
Dec 18, 2025 @ 11:22am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 6, 2024 @ 8:21am
Dec 6, 2024
Line Fire forest closure order expired. Trail open.
Sep 11, 2024 @ 10:12am
Sep 11, 2024
Closed indefinitely due to Line Fire
Jul 15, 2024 @ 10:32am
Jul 15, 2024
Trail is in good shape, dry and loose - normal for here.
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Status:
on May 29, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lower-eastside trailhead (34.226300, -117.033020)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Eastside located?
      Lower Eastside is located in Rim Nordic Ski Area, Running Springs, California, United States. It is part of the Rim Nordic Ski Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.2263, -117.03302.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Eastside?
      Lower Eastside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Eastside?
      Lower Eastside has 197 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,780 ft to 6,961 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Eastside a point to point trail?
      Lower Eastside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Eastside?
      Lower Eastside is 3,688 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Eastside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Eastside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Eastside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Eastside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Eastside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Lower Eastside. The trail is 3,688 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Eastside?
      Lower Eastside is a moderately popular trail. There have been 249 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 432 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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