The best MTB trails in the San Jacinto Mountains
5.0
(1)
73
riders
18
rides
Last updated: October 15, 2025
3
riders
1. Palm Canyon Epic – San Bernardino National Forest
25.2km
02:05
310m
920m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Cathedral City loop — San Jacinto Mountains
19.1km
02:00
570m
570m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Sign up for free
5
riders
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
riders
4. The Hub loop — Idyllwild/Pine Cove, CA
18.8km
01:56
440m
440m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
1
riders
5. Cathedral loop via Art Smith Trail — San Jacinto Mountains
36.3km
04:19
1,320m
1,320m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
6. Hopalong Cassidy Trail loop — San Jacinto Mountains
26.6km
02:42
800m
800m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
riders
7. Bear Trap and Mystic Dubbing loop — San Jacinto Mountains
11.4km
01:19
360m
360m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
11
riders
8. Cathedral Trail loop from Palm Springs
39.7km
03:40
920m
920m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
5
riders
9. Cove Oasis loop from La Quinta
23.1km
02:19
710m
710m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
riders
10. Start of the Palm Canyon Epic – Cathedral Trail loop from Palm Desert
84.0km
07:09
1,790m
1,790m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Other adventures in the San Jacinto Mountains
Most popular attractions in the San Jacinto Mountains
Get inspired with the komoot mobile app
Explore more
Browse the best MTB trails in other regions.
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free