Ernie Maxwell Trail

Palm Springs · California

2.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

25 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Conditions

Clear
73°
63°
81°
11 mph
Gust12 mph
5:35 AM
7:57 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

6% top-layer soil moisture89°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 78°F, little expected rain, 9% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Ernie Maxwell Trail is a 2.3-mile mountain bike trail near Palm Springs, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 25 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Palm Springs rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Palm Springs.

Mountain Biking in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Ernie Maxwell Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Condition

Dry

Surface

Dirt

Surface Quality

Barely Rideable

Technical Rating

Blue Square

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Where is Ernie Maxwell Trail?

Ernie Maxwell Trail is a mountain bike trail near Palm Springs, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Ernie Maxwell Trail?

Ernie Maxwell Trail is 2.3 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 25 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Ernie Maxwell Trail?

Trail metadata lists the condition as Dry. Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 78°F, little expected rain, 9% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Ernie Maxwell Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Palm Springs include Tres Hombres Trail, Lower South Ridge Trail, Logpile, Southridge Fugawee, Snakeskin. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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