more stats
328 ft
Distance
-113 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
2,044 ft
Altitude min
2,157 ft
Altitude max
2,157 ft
Altitude start
2,044 ft
Altitude end
-34.42%
Grade
-52.94%
Grade max
-6.145%
Grade min
328 ft
Distance down
00:03:05
Avg time

Upper Elevator Shaft Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #332668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #346795 in Trail Running
    • #334811 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #10,964 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,136 in Trail Running
    • #14,322 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Other
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

Hike up and slide down the ruts. Old eroded ATV/4X trail, this portion is much more challenging than the lower section labeled on here as Elevator Shaft. Very steep, loose, and eroded.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jan 26, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Elevator Shaft located?
      Upper Elevator Shaft is located in Cuesta Ridge West, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is part of the Cuesta Ridge West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.34634, -120.64327.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Elevator Shaft?
      Upper Elevator Shaft is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 34.42%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Elevator Shaft?
      The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,044 ft to 2,157 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Elevator Shaft a point to point trail?
      Upper Elevator Shaft is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is other.
      ▼ How long is Upper Elevator Shaft?
      Upper Elevator Shaft is 328 ft long. The trail type is other.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Elevator Shaft?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Elevator Shaft. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Elevator Shaft? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Elevator Shaft are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Elevator Shaft?
      The estimated time to ride Upper Elevator Shaft is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 328 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Elevator Shaft?
      Upper Elevator Shaft is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 268 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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