more stats
2,949 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-289 ft
Descent
00:05:29
Avg time
-280 ft
Altitude change
7,770 ft
Altitude min
8,059 ft
Altitude max
8,059 ft
Altitude start
7,779 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
2,733 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:05:29
Avg time

Party Wave Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Snow Summit Bike Park
    Big Bear City, California
  • AKA
    Cruiser
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #63799 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Sept
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Wallride, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner

High-speed downhill trail with great flow. A fun jump trail that has a few technical sections.
Machine cut, hand groomed trail. Many man made wood, stone paver and dirt features.
Features include: wooden ramps, sweeping wall rides, large jumps, ripping berms, rough rock gardens, and a massive 30’ step-up. Merge with Miracle Mile for a challenging technical downhill experience.
Natural Obstacles: Unavoidable rocks & roots (less than 15”) Note: Avoidable obstacles, rocks & alternative routes may be present.
Technical Features: Dirt & paver berms, manmade rock gardens, rock drops, wood platform areas (+24” wide & +24” height), ladder drop (36” & under height), table top features (10’-30’ length; 10’ height), rollers (48” height), step-up (30’ & under length); Note: All features can be ridden over or around without catching air.

Access Info

Chair 2 or Chair 4

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 116 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
All
  • 827 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Party Wave Trail Reports

Status:
on Jul 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.27 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to party-wave trailhead (34.222430, -116.893970)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      youtuber We rode the HARD trails then this happened.
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      10:07 | 269 | Aug 16, 2022 , Big Bear City
      youtuber 2024 Snow Summit Bike Park's Main Jump Line -...
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      6:28 | 356 | Jun 10, 2024 , Big Bear City
      youtuber Party Wave to Westridge 2022 Trail Updates -...
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      6:45 | 286 | Jul 7, 2022 , Big Bear City
      youtuber [ Full-Pull ] Judged on a Party Wave to...
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      8:52 | 259 | Jul 7, 2021 , Big Bear City
      4.4
      16 Ratings
      5 75%
      4 6%
      3 6%
      2 6%
      1 6%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      BenLow2019 BenLow2019
      Party Wave is a monster jump trail while Miracle Mile is a tech DH trail. Both are great.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Party Wave located?
      Party Wave is located in Snow Summit Bike Park, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the Snow Summit Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.22243, -116.89397.
      How hard is Party Wave?
      Party Wave is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Party Wave?
      Party Wave has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 289 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,770 ft to 8,059 ft.
      Is Party Wave a point to point trail?
      Yes, Party Wave is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Party Wave?
      Party Wave is 2,949 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Party Wave?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Party Wave. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      When is the best time of year to ride Party Wave?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Party Wave are:
      • June (123 activities)
      • July (114 activities)
      • August (91 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Party Wave? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Party Wave are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Party Wave?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Party Wave. The trail is 2,949 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Party Wave?
      Party Wave is a moderately popular trail. There have been 12,357 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,605 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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