more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-459 ft
Descent
00:10:54
Avg time
-357 ft
Altitude change
964 ft
Altitude min
1,425 ft
Altitude max
1,425 ft
Altitude start
1,066 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-36.9%
Grade max
24.3%
Grade min
814 ft
Distance climb
4,616 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:10:54
Avg time

Sinister Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Norco Ridge Ranch
    Norco, California
  • AKA
    Two-Bit
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46786 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129109 in E-Biking
    • #385098 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,375 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,859 in E-Biking
    • #15,101 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

This trails is short but about -11% steep and at the end has a punchy climb. This trail can turn single diamond depending on speed and a couple jumps you'll find on the down.

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Jumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 3 rides
  • Last: May 29, 2026
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Sinister Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Aug 25, 2024
 Heavy ruts in the first half, extremely overgrown in the second half.
Feb 25, 2023 @ 5:14am
Feb 25, 2023
 Trail Sabotage Discovered & Cleared On Candy DH. Be careful in other area's.
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on Aug 25, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Sinister (Norco Ridge Ranch)
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      5:37 | 201 | May 7, 2024 , Norco
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      4:59 | 171 | Mar 12, 2023 , Norco
      Angry Pigeon - right across from Sinister
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      7:49 | 450 | Mar 12, 2023 , Norco
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sinister located?
      Sinister is located in Norco Ridge Ranch, Norco, California, United States. It is part of the Norco Ridge Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.91418, -117.5094.
      ▼ How hard is Sinister?
      Sinister is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sinister?
      Sinister has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 459 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 964 ft to 1,425 ft.
      ▼ Is Sinister a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sinister is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sinister?
      Sinister is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sinister?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sinister. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sinister? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sinister are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sinister?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Sinister. 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 Sinister?
      Sinister is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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