6.0 miles
Distance
2,023 ft
Climb
-459 ft
Descent
02:33:42
Avg time
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Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brown Mountain
    Altadena, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Global Ranking
    #51679 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9278 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

A winding, exposed cross-country styled downhill with fair amount of tech though multiple ecological zones. Recently restored after a ten year absence, the classic route can be ridden from Switzers station to JPL.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Upper Gabrielino Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    1,563 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,678 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,241 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,678 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,241 ft
  • Grade
    4.9%
  • Grade max
    -39.2%
  • Grade min
    43%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2,244 ft
  • Avg time
    02:33:42
  • Avg reverse time
    02:00:13
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      Upper Gabrielino... Trail Reports

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      Mar 5, 2025 @ 9:00am
      Mar 5, 2025
      		 "Closed" area, because of fires. A friend who rode up to Brown Mt. and back down to El Prieto a couple of days ago said they have bulldozed a...
      Nov 29, 2024 @ 5:52pm
      Nov 29, 2024
      		 Great condition! Such a treat to have this trail in SoCal!
      Jul 3, 2024 @ 8:30pm
      Jul 3, 2024
      		 Many creek crossings, they mostly don't require wading but there are lots of slippery rocks and it's a bit dangerous over some. There are also a...
      Jun 24, 2023 @ 5:35am
      Jun 24, 2023
      		 Passable, but difficult right now. Primary issue: overgrown vegetation, incl. lots of P.O. 1 tree down across trail below Red Box. Numerous...
      Jun 3, 2023 @ 10:01pm
      Jun 3, 2023
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 3 rides
      • 40.9 km avg distance
      All
      • 43 rides
      • Last: Apr 13, 2025

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Nov 24, 2022 @ 2:53pm
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      Nov 24, 2022 @ 2:53pm
      Nov 24, 2022
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      Jul 12, 2021 @ 10:48pm
      Jul 12, 2021
      107 |
      Jul 12, 2021 @ 10:48pm
      Jul 12, 2021

      Routes with this trail

      titledistance
      Red Box to JPL15 miles
      Super Kenyon Devore27 miles
      Ride up to Red Box and down to JPL32 miles

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      youtuber Gabrielino Trail — Switzers to JPL, part 1 |...
      17:26 | 1125 | Sep 12, 2018 , Altadena
      youtuber Gabrielino Trail — Switzers to JPL, part 2 |...
      19:36 | 717 | Sep 19, 2018 , Altadena
      The Definition of Adventure Ride! ||...
      12:44 | 259 | Jun 26, 2023 , Altadena
      youtuber Lollipop XC Loop Part 3: Gabrielino from...
      20:31 | 311 | Dec 24, 2021 , Altadena

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