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1,335 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
00:05:42
Avg time
85 ft
Altitude change
507 ft
Altitude min
592 ft
Altitude max
507 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
6.4%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
17.7%
Grade min
1,096 ft
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:05:42
Avg time

Uppers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Onofre
    San Clemente, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89966 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34220 in E-Biking
    • #70438 in Trail Running
    • #58320 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    SHARE Mountain Bike Club

climb up to get to the top of some of the shorter jump trails

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to uppers trailhead (33.441550, -117.581090)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Uppers

        Where is Uppers located?
        Uppers is located in San Onofre, San Clemente, California, United States. It is part of the San Onofre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.44155, -117.58109.
        How hard is Uppers?
        Uppers is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Uppers?
        Uppers has 85 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 507 ft to 592 ft.
        Is Uppers a point to point trail?
        Uppers is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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