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Thunderbird Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.3 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Yucaipa
  5. Crafton Hills Open Space
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“One of many singletrack trails that leads to the Crafton Hills Ridge Trail. ”

Andrew Hopkins
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1.4

Miles

2.2

KM
Singletrack

2,612' 796 m

High

2,197' 670 m

Low

424' 129 m

Up

41' 13 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This singletrack trail has a couple spots of decent grade. This is a good climb with multiple switchbacks. The trail leads to the Crafton Hills Ridge Trail and many other options.

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Land Manager: City of Yucaipa - Recreation

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Andrew Hopkins
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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 4 votes

#7

in Crafton Hills Open Space

#21722

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  3.3 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#7

in Crafton Hills Open Space

#1,827

in California

#21,722

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Top of Three Hawks.
Dec 1, 2017 near Yucaipa, CA
The Thunderbird Trail twists and turns its way up Crafton Ridge.
Feb 8, 2017 near Yucaipa, CA
Crafton Hills Ridge Trail near top of Thunderbird Trail
Jul 6, 2017 near Mentone, CA
The upper entrance to Thunderbird Trail (where it connects to Crafton Hills Ridge Trail)
Jul 6, 2017 near Mentone, CA
Thunderbird Trail's bottom entrance.
Jul 6, 2017 near Yucaipa, CA
The start of the Thunderbird Trail is marked by this informative kiosk.
Feb 8, 2017 near Yucaipa, CA

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Mar 18, 2021
Stephen Coons
Very steep hill I'm a beginner and I had to walk most of the way up bd did not want to take it down because of all the steep canyons and narrow
Mar 24, 2020
Nick Anderson
Jan 19, 2019
Joseph Espinoza

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