more stats
1,476 ft
Distance
-193 ft
Descent
00:01:39
Avg time
-193 ft
Altitude change
2,159 ft
Altitude min
2,352 ft
Altitude max
2,352 ft
Altitude start
2,159 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-46.2%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
1,476 ft
Distance down
00:01:39
Avg time

Upper Trinidad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #262222 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122396 in E-Biking
    • #427107 in Trail Running
    • #429274 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #8,457 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,657 in E-Biking
    • #15,662 in Trail Running
    • #15,689 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other

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AI Generated Description

Upper Trinidad is a 1,476 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty mixed trail located near San Luis Obispo California. It has rock slabs. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features rock face, rock garden and other. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Unsanctioned and Unauthorized Trail Location Trespasses to US Military Property

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upper Trinidad Trail Reports

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Jun 6, 2016 @ 12:01pm
Jun 6, 2016
 Lots of trail work recently, very good shape
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Trinidad located?
      Upper Trinidad 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 35.36757, -120.67572.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Trinidad?
      Upper Trinidad is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Trinidad?
      The trail has 193 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,159 ft to 2,352 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Trinidad a point to point trail?
      Upper Trinidad is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Upper Trinidad?
      Upper Trinidad is 1,476 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Trinidad?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Trinidad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Trinidad?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Trinidad are:
      • September (3 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Trinidad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Trinidad are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Trinidad?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Trinidad. The trail is 1,476 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Trinidad?
      Upper Trinidad is a moderately popular trail. There have been 128 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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