more stats
3.8 miles
Distance
897 ft
Climb
-299 ft
Descent
01:23:50
Avg time
600 ft
Altitude change
5,865 ft
Altitude min
6,490 ft
Altitude max
5,870 ft
Altitude start
6,470 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,977 ft
Distance down
3,947 ft
Distance flat
01:23:50
Avg time

Sutton's run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    May Valley Trails
    Idyllwild - Pine Cove, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #135570 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #368366 in Trail Running
    • #146567 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,126 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,676 in Trail Running
    • #8,545 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    San Bernardino National Forest

Nice flowing singletrack that is a climb or descent depending on direction accessing upper May Valley Trail System. Good connector to reach top of Middle Southridge trail.

Tags
Flowy
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Sutton's run Trail Reports

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May 22, 2026 @ 12:54am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 22, 2026
Mar 22, 2026 @ 6:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 22, 2026
Aug 21, 2025 @ 10:01pm
Aug 21, 2025
Riding well
May 8, 2025 @ 5:18pm
May 8, 2025
Trail is running well. One small tree down near(ish) the top. Easily manageable with a handsaw, we just didn't have one with us.
Apr 24, 2025 @ 5:42pm
Apr 24, 2025
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on May 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      aobbard
      Really nice, well-built trail. Maybe my favorite so far around Idyllwild.
      Johnnyjugulur
      Super dry right now. Makes for a challenge. Make sure you have the right front tires setup for the decomposing granite. Not a lot of traffic and well taken care of.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sutton's run located?
      Sutton's run is located in May Valley Trails, Idyllwild - Pine Cove, California, United States. It is part of the May Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.7368, -116.70546.
      ▼ How hard is Sutton's run?
      Sutton's run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sutton's run?
      Sutton's run has 897 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 299 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,865 ft to 6,490 ft.
      ▼ Is Sutton's run a point to point trail?
      Sutton's run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sutton's run?
      Sutton's run is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sutton's run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sutton's run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sutton's run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sutton's run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sutton's run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 24 minutes to ride Sutton's run. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sutton's run?
      Sutton's run is a moderately popular trail. There have been 87 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 92 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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