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2.2 miles
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-1,433 ft
Descent
00:25:19
Avg time
-1,431 ft
Altitude change
6,604 ft
Altitude min
8,035 ft
Altitude max
8,035 ft
Altitude start
6,604 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-48.8%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:25:19
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pinecrest
    , California
  • Ref Number
    #18E09
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35204 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108415 in Trail Running
    • #289782 in Hiking
    • #19829 in Horseback
    • #3327 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,008 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #5,284 in Trail Running
    • #12,792 in Hiking
    • #1,205 in Horseback
    • #44 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

No community description for Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) is a 2 mile popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Pinecrest California. Riders describe it as faint trail. Highlights include a summit. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 2 ft black diamond climb. It features rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Pinecrest Peak... Trail Reports

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Aug 11, 2026 @ 10:10pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 11, 2026
May 14, 2026 @ 8:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 14, 2026
Trees should be cleared top to bottom
Apr 20, 2026 @ 3:22pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 20, 2026
Multiple Large trees down across the trail. At least 6 down on the upper section and 12 down on the lower section
Nov 8, 2025 @ 10:36am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 8, 2025
1 tree half in the trail near the bottom. Hero dirt conditions after the last rain.
Jul 20, 2024 @ 12:49am
Jul 20, 2024
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on Aug 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.45 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to pinecrest-peak-upper-section trailhead (38.224700, -119.941260)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Grizzkid
      The map doesn't show the top "Bonus" section, which starts at the top of Pinecrest Peak proper (8445'). It heads south from the summit, then winds around to the west and ties back into the road which leads to the main trail. Definitely worth taking, since you are already up there.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) located?
      Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) 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.
      ▼ How hard is Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section)?
      Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section)?
      Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,433 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,604 ft to 8,035 ft.
      ▼ Is Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) a point to point trail?
      Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section)?
      Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section). The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section)?
      Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) is a very popular trail. There have been 498 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 491 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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