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1.7 miles
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-542 ft
Descent
00:18:32
Avg time
-432 ft
Altitude change
7,281 ft
Altitude min
7,798 ft
Altitude max
7,798 ft
Altitude start
7,365 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
2,313 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
696 ft
Distance flat
00:18:32
Avg time
Lower Rings Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBear Valley
, California -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonSummer
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerUSFS
Short and sweet downhill from Mt.Reba Road to the "Overflow Campground" Area on Highway 4.
Includes many technical rock sections, and a great granite slab section at the end.
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USFSLand Manager
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 12 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 81 rides
- Last: Jul 10, 2026
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Directions to lower-rings trailhead
(38.492180, -120.025060)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Rings
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Where is Lower Rings located?
Lower Rings is located in Bear Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Bear Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49218, -120.02506.
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How hard is Lower Rings?
Lower Rings is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Rings?
Lower Rings has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 542 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,281 ft to 7,798 ft.
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Is Lower Rings a point to point trail?
Lower Rings is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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