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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaSnow Summit Bike Park
Big Bear City, California -
AKACruiser
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (5 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#63799 in Mountain Biking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay-Sept
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailA-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Wallride, Other
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Ride in RainYes
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LightingNo
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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.
source: Snow Summit Trails Site
Access Info
Chair 2 or Chair 4
Trail Supporters
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Bike Park
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 36 miles average
6 Months
- 80 rides
- 24 miles avg distance
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- 791 rides
- Last: Aug 1, 2026
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(34.222430, -116.893970)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Party Wave
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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.
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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 Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Party Wave?
Party Wave has 3 m of elevation gain. The trail has 88 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,368 m to 2,456 m.
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How long is Party Wave?
Party Wave is 899.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
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