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1.0 mile
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-407 ft
Descent
00:26:07
Avg time
-391 ft
Altitude change
5,644 ft
Altitude min
6,044 ft
Altitude max
6,035 ft
Altitude start
5,643 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
709 ft
Distance climb
3,963 ft
Distance down
607 ft
Distance flat
00:26:07
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pinecrest
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #414511 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14054 in Trail Running
    • #33038 in Hiking
    • #36203 in Horseback
    • #42983 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #12,310 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #714 in Trail Running
    • #1,842 in Hiking
    • #2,565 in Horseback
    • #864 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Out-and-back on a mountain bike due to Pinecrest Lake Trail being hiking-only. Use the unofficial lower section instead.

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AlpineFaint trailSummit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 11, 2024
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Pinecrest Peak... Trail Reports

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May 19, 2026 @ 3:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 19, 2026
 Has trees down, Hiking primary trail is not often maintained.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section) located?
      Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section) is located in Pinecrest, California, United States. It is part of the Pinecrest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.20744, -119.97554.
      ▼ How hard is Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section)?
      Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section)?
      Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section) has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 407 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,644 ft to 6,044 ft.
      ▼ Is Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section) a point to point trail?
      Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section)?
      Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section) is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section). The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section)?
      Pinecrest Peak (Lower Section) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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