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4,154 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-416 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-406 ft
Altitude change
8,221 ft
Altitude min
8,627 ft
Altitude max
8,627 ft
Altitude start
8,221 ft
Altitude end
-9.785%
Grade
-29.299%
Grade max
10.987%
Grade min
239 ft
Distance climb
3,889 ft
Distance down
27 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Vista Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kirkwood Mountain Resort
    Kirkwood, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60329 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5935 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Land Owner
    Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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Vista is a 4,154 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Kirkwood California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 10 ft black diamond climb. It features berm and drop. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 58 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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        Directions to vista trailhead (38.676840, -120.049990)
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        4:21 | 281 | Jan 7, 2011 , Kirkwood
        Yeti Sol Vista
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        4:44 | 631 | May 24, 2010 , Kirkwood
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        6:56 | 447 | Sep 26, 2011 , Kirkwood

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vista

        ▼ Where is Vista located?
        Vista is located in Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, California, United States. It is part of the Kirkwood Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.67684, -120.04999.
        ▼ How hard is Vista?
        Vista is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.785%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vista?
        Vista has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 416 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,221 ft to 8,627 ft.
        ▼ Is Vista a point to point trail?
        Vista is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Vista?
        Vista is 4,154 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vista?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Vista. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vista?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vista are:
        • June (17 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
        • February (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Vista? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vista are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Vista?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Vista. The trail is 4,154 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Vista?
        Vista is a very popular trail. There have been 353 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 404 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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