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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Ridden Direction
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- Description
- Photos
- Description & Photos
- Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
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Trail Difficulties
Trail Report Status
- Access Road/Trail
- White
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
Trail Report Status
- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
- Map Markers
Trail Head
Photo
Directory Listing
Riding Area
TTF
Parking
Viewpoint
Information
Warning
Directions
Sight
Restrooms
eBike Charging Point
Water Fountain/Source
Gate
Trail Sign
Table or Bench
Ladder
Stairs
Bridge
Camping
Cabin
Lodge
Bear Cache
Dock
Ranger Station
Summit
Other
Big Basin is California's oldest State Park, established in 1902. Home to the largest continuous stand of Ancient Coast Redwoods south of San Francisco, the park consists of Old Growth and recovering Redwood Forest, with mixed conifer, oaks, chaparral, and riparian habitats. Elevations in the park vary from sea level to over 2,000 feet.
The park has over 80 miles of trails. Mountain bikes are only allowed on dirt roads.
The park has over 80 miles of trails. Mountain bikes are only allowed on dirt roads.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
google parking directions Region Details
- 10
- 1
Activities
Region Status
Caution as of Jan 4, 2020
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Total Distance
- 59 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,753 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,327 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,353 ft
- Reports
- 5
- Photos
- 5
- Ridden Counter
- 229
Popular Big Basin State Park Mountain Biking Trails
Big Basin State Park Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gazos_Middle-Ridge_Loop | 15 miles | |
| Big-Basin_Olmo-Butano_Loop | 33 miles | |
| Chalks_Big-Basin_Loop | 27 miles | |
| Old Growth Classic Route race | 54 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Yesterday
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Past Week
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Photos of Big Basin State Park Mountain Bike
trail: Waddell Creek Road
41 | | 4 comments
Mar 23, 2020 @ 9:37am
Mar 23, 2020
trail: Butano Fire Road
56 |
Apr 14, 2019 @ 5:24pm
Apr 14, 2019
trail: Waddell Creek Road
64 |
Feb 23, 2019 @ 3:50pm
Feb 23, 2019
trail: Waddell Creek Road
70 |
Feb 23, 2019 @ 3:50pm
Feb 23, 2019Videos of Big Basin State Park Mountain Bike
trail: Gazos Creek Road
6:19 |
228 |
Mar 9, 2019 , My City
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gazos Creek Road | Mar 8, 2019 @ 9:36am Mar 8, 2019 | Wet | Msoupm | ||
| Waddell Creek Road | Feb 25, 2019 @ 1:13am Feb 25, 2019 | Prevalent Mud | jessicakeenum | ||
| Johansen Road | Jul 15, 2017 @ 11:07am Jul 15, 2017 | Dry | Oneshop |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PacificaPaul | wishlist | trail | Butano Fire Road | Apr 1, 2020 @ 10:50am Apr 1, 2020 |
 | endlessblockades | add | photo | at Waddell Creek Road in San Francisco, California, United States | Mar 23, 2020 @ 9:38am Mar 23, 2020 |
| RThieben | wishlist | trail | Gazos Creek Road | Mar 11, 2020 @ 6:25pm Mar 11, 2020 |
| Waingro | wishlist | trail | Waddell Creek Road and 1 more | Feb 20, 2020 @ 8:34pm Feb 20, 2020 |
| Waingro | wishlist | trail | Butano Fire Road | Feb 10, 2020 @ 5:38pm Feb 10, 2020 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Descending this fire road is easy if you go... | Jun 30, 2019 @ 9:11pm Jun 30, 2019 | ||
| trail | Bring your climbing legs, sunscreen, and... | Apr 14, 2019 @ 5:20pm Apr 14, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Doon | 10.2 km | ||||
| Saratoga Gap | 11 | 1 | 11.3 km | ||
| Castle Rock State Park | 1 | 11.4 km | |||
| Skyline Ridge Open Space | 11.9 km | ||||
| Montebello Open Space | 8 | 14 | 12.3 km |
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