more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
-511 ft
Descent
00:05:01
Avg time
-511 ft
Altitude change
981 ft
Altitude min
1,492 ft
Altitude max
1,492 ft
Altitude start
981 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:05:01
Avg time

Sycamore Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chino Hills State Park
    Chino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74066 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126976 in Trail Running
    • #81871 in Hiking
    • #1234 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,374 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,272 in Trail Running
    • #4,651 in Hiking
    • #103 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Chino Hills State Park

Trail connects Telegraph to North Ridge.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 200 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Sycamore Trail Reports

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Feb 27, 2026 @ 3:21pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 27, 2026
 It's sandy and loose in some parts, and there are some decent ruts in other parts. It's perfectly fine for hiking, but bikers should be a little...
Jun 25, 2025 @ 10:07am
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Jun 22, 2025 @ 10:50am
Jun 22, 2025
May 24, 2025 @ 6:29am
May 24, 2025
 All good. Clear
Apr 19, 2025 @ 10:21am
Apr 19, 2025
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Status:
on Feb 27, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sycamore trailhead (33.927950, -117.762070)
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      1:22:53 | 50 | Feb 27, 2025 , Chino
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      4:49 | 162 | Apr 19, 2011 , Chino
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      0:28 | 206 | Aug 10, 2015 , Chino
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      4 ★ 40%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      kt03 kt03
      No longer a singletrack, it's wide double track. Steep climb, tough on an analog bike and definitely not worth the climb to descend it.
      FranIji86M FranIji86M
      In great condition, just a few deep ruts mid-way up.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sycamore located?
      Sycamore is located in Chino Hills State Park, Chino, California, United States. It is part of the Chino Hills State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.92795, -117.76207.
      ▼ How hard is Sycamore?
      Sycamore is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sycamore?
      The trail has 511 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 981 ft to 1,492 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sycamore?
      Sycamore is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sycamore?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sycamore. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sycamore?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sycamore are:
      • December (14 activities)
      • May (11 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sycamore? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sycamore are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sycamore?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Sycamore. 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 Sycamore?
      Sycamore is a very popular trail. There have been 1,820 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,883 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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