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SaveGenerally handdug/hand maintained trails. Some access issues, be mindful of hikers and horsepeople (centaurs). Most climbs are of the paved/fireroad variety, most descents are a mix of loose rock, fixed rock, and good dirt. Gets dry in the summer. High elevation trails are clear May-October, bring plenty of water.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: National Forest
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- Mountain Bike
52 trails
- E-Bike
20 trails
- Horse
45 trails
- Hike
62 trails
- Trail Running
62 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
17 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
17 trails
Region Details
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- 6
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- Trails (view details)
- 61
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 52
- Trails E-Bike
- 20
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 45
- Trails Hike
- 62
- Trails Trail Running
- 62
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 17
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 17
- Total Distance
- 144 miles
- Total Descent
- 20,744 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,455 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,321 ft
- Reports
- 100
- Photos
- 72
- Ridden Counter
- 6,086
Popular Pinecrest Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 2 ft • 183 •
Popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 2 ft black diamond climb. It features rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 173 •
Popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 14 ft • 172 •
Connector trail to bypass hiking-only Pinecrest Lake Trail
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,181 ft • 9 ft • 166 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.8 • 3 miles • 75 ft • 95 •
, known locally as Strawberry Branch trail, is a beautiful trail along the South Fork of the Stanislaus river. The top starts as a double track dropping you down to an old railroad grade that follows the river. Popular with both hikers...
• 80 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 681 ft • 22 •
Known locally as South Fork trail. This trail is usually ridden in the downhill direction starting at Old Strawberry Rd and ending at Fraser Flat Rd/4N01. The top section is a single track mostly following an abandoned canal, but with a...
• 55 ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 16 ft • 20 •
This trail is actually known as the Hammill Canyon Trail. It is primarily ridden east to west, but you can ride it west to east with a fair amount of hiking. Much of the trail is easy dirt cruising, but there are some rocky sections to...
Photos of Pinecrest Mountain Bike
Videos of Pinecrest Mountain Bike
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Nov 6, 2018 , Pinecrest
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Nov 7, 2024 , Pinecrest
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lupine Dirt Rd | May 26, 2026 @ 3:29pm (America/Los_Angeles) May 26, 2026 | Ideal | joedirt209 | Multiple trees down |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| thomasjkenney1024 | vote | trail | activity #97227461 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 7:43pm 4 hours |
| thomasjkenney1024 | add | report | activity #97227446 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 7:43pm 4 hours |
| thomasjkenney1024 | add | photo | activity #97227154 and 9 more | Jun 17, 2026 @ 7:37pm 4 hours |
| thomasjkenney1024 | vote | trail | activity #96714091 | Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:44pm Jun 10, 2026 |
| thomasjkenney1024 | add | photo | activity #96713894 and 6 more | Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:40pm Jun 10, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This is a great climb, lots of variety and... | Jun 3, 2026 @ 8:46pm Jun 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | I really dig this one! Very wild, lots of... | Jun 3, 2026 @ 8:44pm Jun 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Mostly a fire road but narrows to single track... | Aug 10, 2025 @ 2:17pm Aug 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is a horse trail. Covered in deep silt... | Jul 10, 2025 @ 6:41pm Jul 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | If you haven't done this consider yourself... | Jul 10, 2025 @ 6:38pm Jul 10, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2.7 km |
| Stanislaus National Forest | 3 | 1 | 4.7 km | ||
| Lyons Reservoir | 5 | 3 | 12.4 km | ||
| Calaveras Big Trees State Park | 16.4 km | ||||
| Bear Valley Resort | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20.6 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 52 | 96 miles | 14,751 ft | 46 miles | 4,455 ft | #2,166 | #735 | 58 | 99 | 3,197 | ||
| E-Bike | 20 | 52 miles | 6,975 ft | 24 miles | 3,438 ft | #2,869 | #898 | 69 | 703 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 1 | #7,487 | #3,158 | 89 | ||||||||
| Horse | 45 | 117 miles | 17,224 ft | 54 miles | 4,216 ft | #198 | #232 | 31 | ||||
| Hike | 62 | 143 miles | 20,443 ft | 64 miles | 4,455 ft | #605 | #323 | 14 | 96 | 4 | 601 | |
| Trail Running | 62 | 143 miles | 20,443 ft | 64 miles | 4,455 ft | #696 | #254 | 96 | 3 | 74 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 17 | 51 miles | 6,772 ft | 24 miles | 3,399 ft | #589 | #183 | 16 | 1 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 17 | 51 miles | 6,772 ft | 24 miles | 3,399 ft | #382 | #101 | 16 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pinecrest
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pinecrest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pinecrest are:
- Pinecrest Peak (Upper Section) (4.4/5)
- Sugar Pine Railway (4.3/5)
- Herring Creek Trail (4.2/5)
- Crabtree Lower (4.2/5)
- Eagle Peak Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pinecrest?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Pinecrest are:
- July (77 activities)
- August (63 activities)
- June (42 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pinecrest?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Pinecrest. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Pinecrest?
The longest trail in Pinecrest is Herring Creek Trail at 4.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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