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The Luge

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 3.8 (14)
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  2. CA
  3. …Deserts
  4. …Joshua Tree
  5. Desert View Conservation Area
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“A fun, fast, and easy descent with banked turns. ”

Jeremy Lancaster
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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.7

KM
Singletrack

3,377' 1,029 m

High

3,149' 960 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

228' 70 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This is an excellent, easier trail with fast flowing lines. Starting in the east and heading west, this is a fun, moderate descent. The second half of the trail is really sandy, so don't ride the banks too high or you'll find yourself eating sand. Fat or plus tires are recommended.

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Land Manager: San Bernardino County Parks and Recreation

Shared By:

Jeremy Lancaster
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 14 votes

#4

in Desert View Conservation Area

#10485

Overall
  3.8 from 14 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Desert View Conservati…

#662

in California

#10,485

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Photos

Joshua Tree MTB.
Dec 2, 2021 near Joshua…, CA
Finishing up a ride on The Luge past some blooming cacti.
May 20, 2017 near Joshua…, CA

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Check-Ins

Oct 20, 2023
Alden Moir
Oct 2, 2022
Josh Neilsen
fun downhill back to the car. somewhat sandy, but didn't seem to bother me. i have 2.6" tires. definitely would do this again.
Sep 8, 2022
Carey De Luca
Apr 1, 2022
JOSHUA VALENTIN
Downhill singletrack back to car
Jan 17, 2021
Lou Hibbard
Easy- peasy fun, c
Sep 12, 2018
Anthony Atkinson
Super sandy!
Jun 26, 2017
David & Herlene Segovia
Jun 24, 2017
David & Herlene Segovia
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