more stats
2,113 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
-122 ft
Altitude change
922 ft
Altitude min
1,088 ft
Altitude max
1,087 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-32.1%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance climb
1,083 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:03:25
Avg time

Upper Vargus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frank G. Bonelli Park
    San Dimas, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #305364 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129234 in E-Biking
    • #339178 in Trail Running
    • #125695 in Hiking
    • #43223 in Horseback
    • #23942 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #13924 in Adaptive Biking
    • #29862 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #9,844 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,864 in E-Biking
    • #13,840 in Trail Running
    • #7,027 in Hiking
    • #3,380 in Horseback
    • #548 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #772 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,635 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Wide Fire Road with easy descent

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Vargus located?
      Upper Vargus is located in Frank G. Bonelli Park, San Dimas, California, United States. It is part of the Frank G. Bonelli Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.08491, -117.81406.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Vargus?
      Upper Vargus is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Vargus?
      Upper Vargus has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 922 ft to 1,088 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Vargus a point to point trail?
      Upper Vargus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Upper Vargus?
      Upper Vargus is 2,113 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Vargus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Vargus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Vargus?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Vargus are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Vargus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Vargus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Vargus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Vargus. The trail is 2,113 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Vargus?
      Upper Vargus is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 75 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 75 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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