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3.0 miles
Distance
911 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:42:27
Avg time
727 ft
Altitude change
6,882 ft
Altitude min
7,684 ft
Altitude max
6,882 ft
Altitude start
7,608 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
36.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,940 ft
Distance down
994 ft
Distance flat
00:42:27
Avg time
Pineknot Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBig Bear City
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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SeasonSpring/Summer/Fall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerUSFS
Great moderate downhill. Just enough tech to keep you on your toes.
Pineknot trail is sometimes difficult to follow at the northern end due to the heavy foot-traffic around the Aspen Glen Picnic Area and the lack of vegetation. The majority of the trail is easy to follow. It can be ridden in either direction, but it's definitely more fun from south to north heading downhill. It has some minor root and rock drops - pretty mellow - and lots of flow. There is one very small stream crossing which may be dry depending on season. it is a popular trail for mountain biking and has been used in XC races. Expect to encounter hikers and families at the northern end.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
All
- 120 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to pineknot-trail trailhead
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Can we rename this the "Thank you" Trail because I find myself saying this over and over and over as I pass hikers?
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