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2,087 ft
Distance
-160 ft
Descent
00:02:11
Avg time
-160 ft
Altitude change
2,991 ft
Altitude min
3,151 ft
Altitude max
3,151 ft
Altitude start
2,992 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
1,742 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:02:11
Avg time

Pin Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    El Paso Mountains
    Ridgecrest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #196636 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

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Pin Drop is a 2,087 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ridgecrest California. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. It features jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pin Drop

        ▼ Where is Pin Drop located?
        Pin Drop is located in El Paso Mountains, Ridgecrest, California, United States. It is part of the El Paso Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.55448, -117.69222.
        ▼ How hard is Pin Drop?
        Pin Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pin Drop?
        The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,991 ft to 3,151 ft.
        ▼ Is Pin Drop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Pin Drop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pin Drop?
        Pin Drop is 2,087 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pin Drop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pin Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pin Drop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pin Drop are:
        • May (5 activities)
        • February (2 activities)
        • April (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pin Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pin Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pin Drop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Pin Drop. The trail is 2,087 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pin Drop?
        Pin Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 384 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 390 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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