more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
172 ft
Climb
-717 ft
Descent
00:21:35
Avg time
-545 ft
Altitude change
1,080 ft
Altitude min
1,635 ft
Altitude max
1,625 ft
Altitude start
1,079 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-55.7%
Grade max
47.1%
Grade min
1,637 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:21:35
Avg time

Tigertail Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Getty View
    Santa Monica, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #142545 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130263 in E-Biking
    • #142420 in Trail Running
    • #324368 in Hiking
    • #17576 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,364 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,900 in E-Biking
    • #7,209 in Trail Running
    • #13,914 in Hiking
    • #972 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SMMNRA

Tigertail trail is a series of steep climbs and descents along a sharp ridge. The main ridge trail varies between single and doubletrack and contains several hike-a-bike sections. However, three short side trails allow the steep sections to be bypassed and permit strong pedalers to ride from bottom to top. The GPX track follows the bypass sections. Keep a sharp eye out for these as they are the best sections of the ride.

Access Info

can be accessed from Mountaingate subdivision in the north and Tigertail Road in the south.

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Faint trailHike-a-bikeViews

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Tigertail Trail Trail Reports

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on May 10, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      Directions to tigertail-trail trailhead (34.100100, -118.495860)

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      youtuber Tigertail Trail a year after the Getty Fire |...
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      5:10 | 1836 | Dec 27, 2020 , Santa Monica
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      Cbb
      Trail crew has been working hard to get this trail back in shape. Lots of new berms, jumps and improved flow. Rideable and fun now but should be great by May.
      mtaitelman
      Bulldozed in its entirety after palisades fire
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tigertail Trail located?
      Tigertail Trail is located in Getty View, Santa Monica, California, United States. It is part of the Getty View trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.1001, -118.49586.
      ▼ How hard is Tigertail Trail?
      Tigertail Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tigertail Trail?
      Tigertail Trail has 172 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 717 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,080 ft to 1,635 ft.
      ▼ Is Tigertail Trail a point to point trail?
      Tigertail Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tigertail Trail?
      Tigertail Trail is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tigertail Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tigertail Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tigertail Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tigertail Trail are:
      • October (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tigertail Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tigertail Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tigertail Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Tigertail Trail. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tigertail Trail?
      Tigertail Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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