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1,604 ft
Distance
-422 ft
Descent
00:04:32
Avg time
-422 ft
Altitude change
3,810 ft
Altitude min
4,232 ft
Altitude max
4,232 ft
Altitude start
3,810 ft
Altitude end
-26.31%
Grade
-46.492%
Grade max
-9.271%
Grade min
1,604 ft
Distance down
00:04:32
Avg time

Pentew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Angeles National Forest
    Pasadena, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77771 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #345145 in Trail Running
    • #119305 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,513 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,053 in Trail Running
    • #6,655 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

closed

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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on Jan 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.07 (8 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      renmc
      Risky but actually fun. It’s dry, loose and more of a wash than a trail. Worth a look.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pentew located?
      Pentew is located in Angeles National Forest, Pasadena, California, United States. It is part of the Angeles National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.22208, -118.1215.
      ▼ How hard is Pentew?
      Pentew is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 26.31%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pentew?
      The trail has 422 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,810 ft to 4,232 ft.
      ▼ Is Pentew a point to point trail?
      Pentew is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pentew?
      Pentew is 1,604 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pentew?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pentew. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pentew? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pentew are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pentew?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Pentew. The trail is 1,604 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pentew?
      Pentew is a very popular trail. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 153 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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