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1,621 ft
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:06:13
Avg time
132 ft
Altitude change
5,219 ft
Altitude min
5,350 ft
Altitude max
5,219 ft
Altitude start
5,351 ft
Altitude end
8.1%
Grade
-14%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
1,266 ft
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:06:13
Avg time

Phantom Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hub
    Idyllwild - Pine Cove, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38949 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349858 in Trail Running
    • #144286 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,119 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,266 in Trail Running
    • #8,355 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS - San Bernardino National Forest, San Jacinto Rangers District

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AI Generated Description

Phantom Gulch is a 1,621 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Idyllwild - Pine Cove California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 164 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Phantom Gulch located?
      Phantom Gulch is located in The Hub, Idyllwild - Pine Cove, California, United States. It is part of the The Hub trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.73809, -116.74662.
      ▼ How hard is Phantom Gulch?
      Phantom Gulch is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Phantom Gulch?
      Phantom Gulch has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,219 ft to 5,350 ft.
      ▼ Is Phantom Gulch a point to point trail?
      Phantom Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Phantom Gulch?
      Phantom Gulch is 1,621 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Phantom Gulch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Phantom Gulch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Phantom Gulch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Phantom Gulch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Phantom Gulch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Phantom Gulch. The trail is 1,621 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Phantom Gulch?
      Phantom Gulch is a very popular trail. There have been 445 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 454 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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