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2.6 miles
Distance
1,887 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
01:40:23
Avg time
1,884 ft
Altitude change
5,834 ft
Altitude min
7,719 ft
Altitude max
5,834 ft
Altitude start
7,720 ft
Altitude end
13.6%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
54.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
98 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
01:40:23
Avg time
Windy Gap Trail Details
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Activities
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- Mountain Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCrystal Lake
Glendora, California -
Ref Number9W06
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
The Windy Gap trail leads from the Crystal Lake trailhead to Windy Gap, where it connects with the Pacific Crest Trail (closed to bikes) and the Mount Islip Trail. Along the way, the trail crosses the Deer Flat Road and the Hawkins Lookout Road, and intersects with the Big Cienega Trail. The grade is mostly moderate, with some steep sections and a few rocky wash-outs.
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- 6 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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(34.326920, -117.832110)
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Nearby Trails
- Hawkins Lookout Road 1,903 ft
- Trail 2,110 ft
- Big Cienega Trail 1 mile
- 3n09.1 1 mile
- Lost Ridge 1 mile
- By todd
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Frequently Asked Questions About Windy Gap Trail
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Where is Windy Gap Trail located?
Windy Gap Trail is located in Crystal Lake, Glendora, California, United States. It is part of the Crystal Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.32692, -117.83211.
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How hard is Windy Gap Trail?
Windy Gap Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Windy Gap Trail?
Windy Gap Trail has 1,887 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,834 ft to 7,719 ft.
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Is Windy Gap Trail a point to point trail?
Windy Gap Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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