Lower Sam Merrill Trail

Pasadena · California

2.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

29 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Conditions

Clear
71°
67°
98°
8 mph
Gust9 mph
6:19 AM
7:30 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

4% top-layer soil moisture110°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Monday

a high near 96°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Lower Sam Merrill Trail is a 2.6-mile mountain bike trail near Pasadena, California. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a unpaved surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 29 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Pasadena rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Pasadena.

Mountain Biking in Pasadena

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

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Trail Details

Surface

Unpaved

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

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Where is Lower Sam Merrill Trail?

Lower Sam Merrill Trail is a mountain bike trail near Pasadena, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Lower Sam Merrill Trail?

Lower Sam Merrill Trail is 2.6 miles long, rated black diamond, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 29 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Lower Sam Merrill Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 96°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Lower Sam Merrill Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Pasadena include Mount Lowe Railway, Mount Lowe West Trail, Mount Lowe Motorway, Colby Canyon Trail, Gabrielino Trail pt 2. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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