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5.1 miles
Distance
3,213 ft
Climb
-1,956 ft
Descent
02:23:34
Avg time
1,258 ft
Altitude change
2,612 ft
Altitude min
4,425 ft
Altitude max
3,167 ft
Altitude start
4,425 ft
Altitude end
4.696%
Grade
-102.335%
Grade max
83.333%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
508 ft
Distance flat
02:23:34
Avg time
Idlehour Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaAngeles National Forest
Pasadena, California -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
The trailhead is located at the junction where Mt Lowe Road, Middle Sam Merrill Trail, and the trail to Inspiration Point meet. From this intersection, Idlehour Trail goes east and down. This is some nice singletrack and an alternative to the other trails around. There is a nice climb out from Idlehour Campground, and the trail can get thin and overgrown but it is rideable. Use the Mt. Wilson Toll Road, through Henninger Flats, to exit onto Pinecrest Drive in Altadena.
This trail can also be ridden in the opposite direction.
Trail is 4.5 miles
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There are trail markers posted at both ends of the trail
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(34.199480, -118.079990)
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Nearby Trails
- Firebreak 1 mile
- Bastard Ridge 1 mile
- Mt Wilson Trail (the Bench Trail) 2 miles
- Altadena Crest Trail 2 miles
- Mt. Wilson Toll Road 3 miles
Angeles National Forest
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Where is Idlehour located?
Idlehour is located in Angeles National Forest, Pasadena, California, United States. It is part of the Angeles National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.19948, -118.07999.
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How hard is Idlehour?
Idlehour is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.696%.
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What is the elevation gain for Idlehour?
Idlehour has 3,213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,956 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,612 ft to 4,425 ft.
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Is Idlehour a point to point trail?
Idlehour is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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