3.3 miles
Distance
346 ft
Climb
-1,002 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-656 ft
Altitude change
5,233 ft
Altitude min
5,889 ft
Altitude start
5,233 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-36.6%
Grade max
43.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat

Mt Hillyer Shuttle Route in the backcountry

Detailed Description
Mt Hillyer is a 3 mile popular expert route located near Pasadena California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 346 ft with a max elevation of 6,195 ft then descends -1,002 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Feb 13, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    35 min 54 sec
  • Altitude change
    -656 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,233 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,889 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,233 ft
  • Climb
    346 ft
  • Descent
    -1,002 ft
  • Grade
    -3.7%
  • Grade max
    -36.6%
  • Grade min
    43.5%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    217 ft

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Shuttled
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    10
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