Apple Valley is a region situated at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert, positioned within the northern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. This high desert environment presents a distinct landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more, across its varied terrain.
For those seeking outdoor activities, Apple Valley offers more than 30 routes across several sports like hiking, road cycling,…
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52
hikers
8.26km
02:09
70m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
4.19km
01:05
30m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.16km
00:19
10m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.64km
00:25
0m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34
runners
14.8km
01:39
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
7.18km
00:45
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
13.7km
01:34
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
63.0km
02:42
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
46.9km
01:55
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.5km
02:10
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
113km
05:06
860m
860m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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riders
15.4km
00:56
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

51.4km
03:16
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
3.09km
00:17
30m
30m
Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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riders
14.4km
00:50
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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84
riders
9.13km
00:47
70m
70m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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74
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
22.9km
01:45
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Apple Valley offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 39 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.68 stars from more than 230 ratings.
Yes, Apple Valley provides hiking options suitable for various skill levels, including easy routes. For specific recommendations, consult the Easy hikes around Apple Valley guide. The terrain often includes soft sandy soil paths with subtle elevation changes.
Popular hiking areas in Apple Valley include Mojave Narrows Regional Park, which offers diverse habitats, and trails leading to Deep Creek Hot Springs. Horsemen's Center Park also features 840 acres of trails suitable for hiking. Juniper Flats provides opportunities for hiking and wildlife watching.
Apple Valley offers routes for Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. There are 14 routes specifically for road cycling and 5 for touring cycling. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Apple Valley and Cycling around Apple Valley guides.
Apple Valley features 9 dedicated jogging routes. These trails often traverse the high desert environment, offering clear air and open skies. Information on specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Apple Valley guide.
Yes, Apple Valley includes mountain biking opportunities. The region has 2 mountain biking routes. For more details on these trails, refer to the MTB Trails around Apple Valley guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Apple Valley, including Hiking around Apple Valley, Road Cycling Routes around Apple Valley, and Running Trails around Apple Valley. There are also guides for easy hikes, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking.
Outdoor routes in Apple Valley have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 230 individual ratings from over 3,900 visitors who have explored the region's 39 routes.
The official website for the Town of Apple Valley, California, is www.applevalley.org. For general inquiries, the phone number is (760) 240-7000.
Apple Valley is situated at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert and in the northern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Key natural features include Deep Creek Hot Springs, Mojave Narrows Regional Park, and Jess Ranch Lakes. Petroglyphs can also be found along the Mojave River.
Many trails in Apple Valley are suitable for families, particularly those designated as easy hikes or located within parks like Mojave Narrows Regional Park. These areas often provide accessible paths and amenities for a family outing.

