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      Burney trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Mountain Biking and E-Biking. Popular destinations include McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 6, 2026

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      2
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      6
      Trails Hike
      9
      Trails Trail Running
      9
      Total Distance
      30 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent
      1,990 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,112 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,849 ft
      Reports
      6
      Photos
      5
      Completed Counter
      181

      Popular Burney Mountain Biking Trails

      • ★ 3.0 • 10 miles • 359 ft • 7 • • hike
      The southern section of the GSRT trail is disconnected from the rest and begins farther south on the banks of Lake Britton at the “Stand by Me bridge” made famous in the 1986 coming-of-age movie. From there, the trail continues...
      • ★ 5.0 • 3,337 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
      Gnarly enduro stage! ruts and jump to flat and whoops!

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 2 rides
      Yesterday
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      • 7 rides

      Burney Mountain Bike Routes

      40 miles • 3,835 ft • 0 • Loop •
      This Bigfoot Adventure Challenge in Eastern Shasta County is an amazing adventure opportunity in a...

      Photos of Burney Mountain Bike

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      Feb 19, 2024 @ 7:20pm
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      Oct 15, 2022 @ 4:21pm
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      Oct 15, 2022 @ 4:21pm
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      Oct 15, 2022 @ 4:20pm
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      91 |
      Jan 1, 2020 @ 6:36am
      Jan 1, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Aug 6, 2026 @ 12:48pm
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      Recent Comments

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      raynornoacktrailWhoopdeedooSendy trail, come check it out!!
      Feb 19, 2024 @ 7:16pm
      Feb 19, 2024
      TBarr20trailGreat Shasta Rail Trail (Burney Branch)There’s a trail here. It’s made up of red...
      Oct 16, 2022 @ 5:03pm
      Oct 16, 2022
      retrogrltrailGreat Shasta Rail Trail (Burney Branch)Not a trail. It's almost exclusively used by...
      Sep 24, 2022 @ 7:57pm
      Sep 24, 2022

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike210 miles512 ft1 mile1,014 ft
      #8,816#2,7934611,026
      E-Bike110 miles52 ft4,268 ft305 ft
      #8,845#2,68341
      Gravel Bike110 miles52 ft4,268 ft305 ft
      14
      Horse617 miles1,385 ft9 miles571 ft
      #2,540#1,3171
      Hike929 miles1,529 ft10 miles594 ft
      #7,541#2,639143234
      Trail Running929 miles1,529 ft10 miles594 ft
      #7,794#2,581441

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Burney?
      Burney has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking.
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Burney?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Burney are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Burney?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Burney. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Burney?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Burney?
      ▼ How many trails are in Burney?
      Burney has a total of 10 trails. Of those, 2 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Burney to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Burney?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Burney is Great Shasta Rail Trail (Burney Branch) with 359 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Burney?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Burney is Whoopdeedoo with 460 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Burney?
      Burney supports the following activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Burney?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Burney is Great Shasta Rail Trail (Burney Branch) with an average grade of 0.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Burney?
      The overall region status for Burney is Clear / Green. Out of 3 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Burney?
      Yes, Burney supports e-bike riding. There are 1 trails in Burney that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Burney?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Burney are: View all mountain biking routes in Burney.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Burney?
      The highest summit in Burney is Snow Mountain at 6,814 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Burney?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Burney?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Burney are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Burney.

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