California · Mountain biking

Cold Water Canyon

4.03-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,856 ft elevation gain.

4.0 mi
round trip
2,856 ft
climb
Out and back
route

Is Cold Water Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cleveland National Forest. It doesn't name Cold Water Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Cleveland National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Cold Water Canyon

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    66° / 42°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    67° / 43°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    72° / 46°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    76° / 49°

    3 wet

  5. May

    82° / 54°

    1 wet

  6. Jun

    90° / 58°

    0 wet

  7. Jul

    97° / 64°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    98° / 65°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    93° / 61°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    83° / 54°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    73° / 46°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    65° / 40°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elsinore, CA, 10.2 mi away at 1,268 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Cold Water Canyon is a 4.03-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 2,856 feet of elevation.

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