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2,949 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-289 ft
Descent
00:05:29
Avg time
-280 ft
Altitude change
7,770 ft
Altitude min
8,059 ft
Altitude max
8,059 ft
Altitude start
7,779 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
2,733 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:05:29
Avg time

Party Wave Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Snow Summit Bike Park
    Big Bear City, California
  • AKA
    Cruiser
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #63799 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Sept
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Wallride, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

A fun jump trail that has a few technical dh sections at the top.

Access Info

Chair 2 or Chair 4

Trail Supporters

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    Land Manager

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 31 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 745 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2024
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        Directions to party-wave trailhead (34.222430, -116.893970)

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        youtuber We rode the HARD trails then this happened.
        10:07 | 255 | Aug 16, 2022 , Big Bear City
        youtuber 2024 Snow Summit Bike Park's Main Jump Line -...
        6:28 | 240 | Jun 10, 2024 , Big Bear City
        youtuber Party Wave to Westridge 2022 Trail Updates -...
        6:45 | 278 | Jul 7, 2022 , Big Bear City
        youtuber [ Full-Pull ] Judged on a Party Wave to...
        8:52 | 238 | Jul 7, 2021 , Big Bear City

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Party Wave

        Where is Party Wave located?
        Party Wave is located in Snow Summit Bike Park, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the Snow Summit Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.22243, -116.89397.
        How hard is Party Wave?
        Party Wave is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Party Wave?
        Party Wave has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 289 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,770 ft to 8,059 ft.
        How long is Party Wave?
        Party Wave is 2,949 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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