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1.1 miles
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-517 ft
Descent
00:11:45
Avg time
-507 ft
Altitude change
7,971 ft
Altitude min
8,480 ft
Altitude max
8,478 ft
Altitude start
7,972 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-39.6%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
299 ft
Distance climb
5,246 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:11:45
Avg time

Ski Area Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Valley
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This trail connects to the heart of the Bear Valley Trail system from the upper mountain chair lifts as well as the trails in the Bear Valley Resort bike park.
This is the dirt maintenance road down to the top of Corral Hollow and the Elusive Singletrack.
This trail is bi-directional. Alternatively, you can take a single track down hill through the trees that connects three quarters of the way down just above Double Bypass Trail.

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Ski Area Access Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2020 @ 9:37pm
Jun 11, 2020
Apr 25, 2018 @ 6:04pm
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Mostly snow covered until early May ???
Jun 30, 2017 @ 11:00am
Jun 30, 2017
Jun 6, 2017 @ 1:49pm
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on Jun 11, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      jrottinghuis
      Ski Area Access used to be comprised of multiple trails. Now it is broken up in actual trail sections. From Koala Access you take Shop Connector, the steep uphill section (now black compacted asphalt) to Bear Top Road (also compacted black asphalt) to the top of the ski run. Now there are two options, the Ski Area Access road that is a dirt two-track access road, or a section of single track that has a separate name that starts a bit down. The final connectors are getting added in the Bear Valley Resort trail park region. Connection to Elusive is as hard to find as before, doing that trail's name justice.
      Dheermance Dheermance
      There is a ton of potential for fun single track, but this is currently all road... some loose and steep. Too bad.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ski Area Access located?
      Ski Area Access is located in Bear Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Bear Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.48675, -120.05188.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ski Area Access?
      Ski Area Access has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 517 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,971 ft to 8,480 ft.
      ▼ Is Ski Area Access a point to point trail?
      Ski Area Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Ski Area Access?
      Ski Area Access is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ski Area Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ski Area Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ski Area Access?
      Ski Area Access is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Ski Area Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ski Area Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ski Area Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Ski Area Access. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ski Area Access?
      Ski Area Access is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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