Idyllwild California
 

THOMAS MOUNTAIN TRAIL - IDYLLWILD CALIFORNIA

 

Idyllwild Mountain Biking

Thomas Mountain -- Idyllwild CA

Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: Single Track 50%
Dirt Road 50%
Distance: 16.00 miles (25.74 KM)
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Elevation Gain: 1700 Feet (518 Meters)
Climbing: Long
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.


Trail Description:
There are two ways up, short and steep, or long and rolling with a descent that rocks!

For the long and rolling way - go east from parking area on highway and right at the sign for Thomas Mtn. For the short and steep way - go west from parking area on highway and left on 1st open fireroad

The Trailhead at the top is marked with brown flexpost and surrounding boulders. At 3miles make a hard left at a trail junction.

How to get there:
The trail is in Riverside county on Hwy 74 between Hwy 243 and 371 in Garner Valley.

Additional Notes:
The trail gets a little loose in summer, but this ride is worldclass, very well known.

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