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2.6 miles
Distance
310 ft
Climb
-295 ft
Descent
02:23:15
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
8,060 ft
Altitude min
8,370 ft
Altitude max
8,060 ft
Altitude start
8,074 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
02:23:15
Avg time

Pinecrest Lower Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Pinecrest
    , California
  • Ref Number
    05N31
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A short section of this is part of the main Pinecrest downhill once you drop off the summit. You can use it also as access to the road, but why skip the summit portion.

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AlpineSummit
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 22, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pinecrest Lower Road located?
      Pinecrest Lower Road is located in Pinecrest, California, United States. It is part of the Pinecrest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.2247, -119.94126.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pinecrest Lower Road?
      Pinecrest Lower Road has 310 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 295 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,060 ft to 8,370 ft.
      ▼ Is Pinecrest Lower Road a point to point trail?
      Pinecrest Lower Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Pinecrest Lower Road?
      Pinecrest Lower Road is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pinecrest Lower Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pinecrest Lower Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pinecrest Lower Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pinecrest Lower Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pinecrest Lower Road?
      The estimated time to ride Pinecrest Lower Road is approximately 2 hours 23 minutes. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Pinecrest Lower Road?
      Pinecrest Lower Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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