more stats
797 ft
Distance
-51 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
927 ft
Altitude min
978 ft
Altitude max
978 ft
Altitude start
928 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
10 ft
Distance climb
407 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

Lower Vargus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frank G. Bonelli Park
    San Dimas, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 85 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16889 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89239 in E-Biking
    • #348801 in Trail Running
    • #101651 in Hiking
    • #38082 in Horseback
    • #2558 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #21736 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #434 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,814 in E-Biking
    • #14,221 in Trail Running
    • #5,669 in Hiking
    • #2,787 in Horseback
    • #10 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1,231 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Single track downhill clay berm trail off the west side of the Puddingstone Dam

Access Info

Enter from the west side of Raging Waters Rd thru wooden rail single track entrance

Tags
Berms

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 46 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 294 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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on Feb 1, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Vargus located?
      Lower Vargus is located in Frank G. Bonelli Park, San Dimas, California, United States. It is part of the Frank G. Bonelli Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.08646, -117.81284.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Vargus?
      Lower Vargus is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Vargus?
      The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 927 ft to 978 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Vargus a point to point trail?
      Lower Vargus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Vargus?
      Lower Vargus is 797 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Vargus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Vargus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Vargus?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Vargus are:
      • May (23 activities)
      • July (23 activities)
      • November (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lower Vargus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Vargus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Vargus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lower Vargus. The trail is 797 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Vargus?
      Lower Vargus is a very popular trail. There have been 3,008 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,206 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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