more stats
2,287 ft
Distance
-88 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
1,523 ft
Altitude min
1,611 ft
Altitude max
1,611 ft
Altitude start
1,522 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-10.2%
Grade max
0.2%
Grade min
1,772 ft
Distance down
515 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Mc Twist Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore Canyon
    Riverside, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35867 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308076 in Trail Running
    • #108079 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,024 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #12,826 in Trail Running
    • #6,016 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Short single tack that is essentially a grouping of berms that twists down the hillside. If you follow the trail left at the rock outcropping there are a couple of optional small drops.

Access Info

The trail starts at the top of the hill where the Rattlesnake trail head is. Work your way back down the hill and across Farside until you reach the first berm.

Tags
BermsDrops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 430 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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on Aug 2, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.12 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mc Twist located?
      Mc Twist is located in Sycamore Canyon, Riverside, California, United States. It is part of the Sycamore Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.93609, -117.31226.
      ▼ How hard is Mc Twist?
      Mc Twist is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mc Twist?
      The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,523 ft to 1,611 ft.
      ▼ Is Mc Twist a point to point trail?
      Mc Twist is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mc Twist?
      Mc Twist is 2,287 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mc Twist?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mc Twist. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mc Twist? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mc Twist are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mc Twist?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Mc Twist. The trail is 2,287 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mc Twist?
      Mc Twist is a very popular trail. There have been 4,459 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,368 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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