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1,053 ft
Distance
-287 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
-287 ft
Altitude change
284 ft
Altitude min
572 ft
Altitude max
572 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
-27.3%
Grade
-49.7%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
1,053 ft
Distance down
00:02:40
Avg time

Steep Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf Mountain
    Belmont, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31624 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60679 in E-Biking
    • #320121 in Trail Running
    • #156294 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #887 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,309 in E-Biking
    • #13,155 in Trail Running
    • #9,329 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Very steep, impossible to climb on a bike.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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      Lock Um Up Birthday Ride
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      2:46 | 494 | Nov 27, 2011 , Belmont
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      6:43 | 1419 | Jan 20, 2014 , Belmont

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      Sugarloaf All Trail Loop
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      Sugarloaf loop that starts and ends at the vista point, and hits all the trails on Sugarloaf Mountain.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Steep Trail located?
      Steep Trail is located in Sugarloaf Mountain, Belmont, California, United States. It is part of the Sugarloaf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.52226, -122.31864.
      ▼ How hard is Steep Trail?
      Steep Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 27.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Steep Trail?
      The trail has 287 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 284 ft to 572 ft.
      ▼ Is Steep Trail a point to point trail?
      Steep Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Steep Trail?
      Steep Trail is 1,053 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steep Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Steep Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Steep Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steep Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Steep Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Steep Trail. The trail is 1,053 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Steep Trail?
      Steep Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 103 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 114 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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