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1,414 ft
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:06:24
Avg time
128 ft
Altitude change
2,844 ft
Altitude min
2,972 ft
Altitude max
2,844 ft
Altitude start
2,972 ft
Altitude end
9.074%
Grade
-11.063%
Grade max
29.006%
Grade min
955 ft
Distance climb
313 ft
Distance down
146 ft
Distance flat
00:06:24
Avg time

Thumbtack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Paso Mountains
    Ridgecrest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #228918 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45971 in Trail Running
    • #99761 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A fun little connector

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 29, 2026
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Oct 13, 2024 @ 4:17pm
Oct 13, 2024
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Aug 8, 2021 @ 6:05pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thumbtack located?
      Thumbtack is located in El Paso Mountains, Ridgecrest, California, United States. It is part of the El Paso Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.56693, -117.65764.
      ▼ How hard is Thumbtack?
      Thumbtack is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.074%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thumbtack?
      Thumbtack has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,844 ft to 2,972 ft.
      ▼ Is Thumbtack a point to point trail?
      Thumbtack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thumbtack?
      Thumbtack is 1,414 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thumbtack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thumbtack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thumbtack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thumbtack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thumbtack?
      The estimated time to ride Thumbtack is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1,414 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Thumbtack?
      Thumbtack is a moderately popular trail. There have been 119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 119 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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