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3,612 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:06:31
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
1,464 ft
Altitude min
1,620 ft
Altitude max
1,620 ft
Altitude start
1,512 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-38.3%
Grade max
30.4%
Grade min
971 ft
Distance climb
2,057 ft
Distance down
502 ft
Distance flat
00:06:31
Avg time

Smokey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore Canyon
    Riverside, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52464 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109631 in Trail Running
    • #116136 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,566 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #5,361 in Trail Running
    • #6,459 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A fun single track, that twists and turns its way around a couple hillsides. It features a rock face, a couple of roller coasters, and optional small drops, and jumps. The trail ends with a small hill climb, that intersects Farside. From here if you choose to ride back up the hill, it can be connected to McTwist for additional fun.

Access Info

From the top of the Rattlesnake staging area, follow the single track on the southwest side to the rock face drop in.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 14 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 203 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Smokey Trail Reports

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Apr 6, 2025 @ 11:36am
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Dec 31, 2023 @ 8:32am
Dec 31, 2023
Jul 13, 2023 @ 1:49pm
Jul 13, 2023
Dry, but otherwise clear and running good. Keep an eye out for rattlers near the rocks.
Mar 31, 2022 @ 6:32pm
Mar 31, 2022
Jul 8, 2021 @ 5:53pm
Jul 8, 2021
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Status:
on Apr 6, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to smokey trailhead (33.936180, -117.312400)

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Short but fun trail with some optional lines to make it a bit rowdier

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Smokey located?
      Smokey is located in Sycamore Canyon, Riverside, California, United States. It is part of the Sycamore Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.93618, -117.3124.
      ▼ How hard is Smokey?
      Smokey is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Smokey?
      Smokey has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,464 ft to 1,620 ft.
      ▼ Is Smokey a point to point trail?
      Smokey is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Smokey?
      Smokey is 3,612 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Smokey?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Smokey. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Smokey?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Smokey are:
      • March (13 activities)
      • June (11 activities)
      • February (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Smokey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Smokey are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Smokey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Smokey. The trail is 3,612 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Smokey?
      Smokey is a very popular trail. There have been 1,961 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,962 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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