more stats
1,391 ft
Distance
99 ft
Climb
00:03:20
Avg time
101 ft
Altitude change
6,920 ft
Altitude min
7,022 ft
Altitude max
6,920 ft
Altitude start
7,021 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-0.7%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
1,237 ft
Distance climb
23 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:03:20
Avg time

Prime Mover Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maple Hill Trail System
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33836 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332313 in Trail Running
    • #319535 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #969 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #13,573 in Trail Running
    • #13,715 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bear Valley USD Education Foundation

Primary mountain bike uphill to access two different downhill mountain bike short tracks. Repeatable intervals for building skills and fitness. Hiking both ways.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 161 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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on Jul 16, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      BenLow2019 BenLow2019
      Prime Mover’s north end starts at Baldwin Loop. The little tail north of Baldwin is locally posted as Bernhardt Connector. Consider editing to match

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prime Mover located?
      Prime Mover is located in Maple Hill Trail System, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the Maple Hill Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.25672, -116.83486.
      ▼ How hard is Prime Mover?
      Prime Mover is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prime Mover?
      Prime Mover has 99 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,920 ft to 7,022 ft.
      ▼ Is Prime Mover a point to point trail?
      Prime Mover is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prime Mover?
      Prime Mover is 1,391 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prime Mover?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prime Mover. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Prime Mover?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Prime Mover are:
      • May (16 activities)
      • June (16 activities)
      • October (15 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Prime Mover? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prime Mover are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prime Mover?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Prime Mover. The trail is 1,391 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prime Mover?
      Prime Mover is a very popular trail. There have been 360 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 447 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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