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Trail Ridden Direction
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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.
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Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public ridelogs from the past 6 months.
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Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
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SaveCalifornia is the home of mountain biking. From Mt. Tamalpais in Marin, to Santa Cruz, to Downieville, to Tahoe, to southern California, the terrain and options in this state are virtually limitless. Smooth paths, flowy fun, rocky drops, treacherous gnar, and extreme tech punctuate hundreds of trail systems and riding parks. There is something for everyone in the Golden State.
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 20,966
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15,435
- Trails E-Bike
- 4,285
- Trails Horse
- 4,331
- Trails Hike
- 18,769
- Trails Trail Running
- 18,584
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1,263
- Trails Observed Trials
- 91
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 932
- Trails Snowmobile
- 54
- Trails Snowshoe
- 210
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 770
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 74
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 352
- Total Distance
- 31,438 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,074 mile
- Total Vertical
- 14,477 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 14,478 ft
- Reports
- 107,036
- Photos
- 46,077
- Ridden Counter
- 2,592,657
Articles
How Reno Tahoe Became an Adventure Capital of the West
Oct 12, 2023 from outsideonline.com
The Biggest Little City has earned major clout as a base camp for outdoor activities, and everyone—from vacationers to adventurers looking to...
Video: Bradyn Lange Takes On The Downieville Classic
Oct 30, 2023 from pinkbike.com
After 7 years of chasing UCI points, Bradyn decided to head to Northern California for the legendary event.
North Lake Tahoe Is a Cycling Paradise
Sep 27, 2023 from pinkbike.com
From cruising through town to shredding in the mountains. [I]Presented by North Lake Tahoe.[/I]
Escape the National Park Crowds and Hit These 6 Trails Near ‘The Sunniest City in California’ Instead
Jul 6, 2023 from backpacker.com
If hot weather, hydrothermal pools, and alpine hideaways are your vibe, you’ll love hiking near Redding, California.
Popular Trail Networks
view all areas »Sub Regions
- Central California (298)
- Kings County (6)
- Lake County (92)
- Sacramento County (170)
- San Joaquin County (4)
- Stanislaus County (8)
- Sutter County (1)
- Yuba County (14)
- Central Coast (1,064)
- Monterey County (329)
- San Benito County (28)
- San Luis Obispo County (303)
- Santa Barbara County (197)
- Santa Cruz County (207)
- North Coast (453)
- Del Norte County (49)
- Humboldt County (100)
- Mendocino County (304)
- San Francisco Bay Area (3,896)
- Alameda County (543)
- Contra Costa County (645)
- Marin County (344)
- Napa County (155)
- San Francisco County (888)
- San Mateo County (294)
- Santa Clara County (643)
- Solano County (131)
- Sonoma County (246)
- Shasta Cascade (698)
- Butte County (176)
- Lassen County (77)
- Madoc County (0)
- Shasta County (197)
- Siskiyou County (157)
- Tehama County (16)
- Trinity County (65)
- Sierra Nevada (3,465)
- Alpine County (143)
- Amador County (26)
- Calaveras County (64)
- El Dorado County (572)
- Fresno County (65)
- Inyo County (169)
- Madera County (64)
- Mariposa County (41)
- Mono County (118)
- Nevada County (972)
- Placer County (623)
- Plumas County (220)
- Sierra County (109)
- Tulare County (1)
- Tulare County (62)
- Tuolumne County (182)
- Southern California (5,467)
- Imperial County (16)
- Kern County (430)
- Los Angeles County (1,127)
- Orange County (819)
- Riverside County (478)
- San Bernardino County (699)
- San Diego County (1,381)
- Ventura County (486)
Popular California Mountain Biking Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Trail 1 Soquel Demonstration State Forest | |||
| Flow Trail 3 Soquel Demonstration State Forest | |||
| Flow Trail 2 Soquel Demonstration State Forest | |||
| Flow Trail 4 Soquel Demonstration State Forest | |||
| Flow Trail 5 Soquel Demonstration State Forest | |||
| Flow Trail 6 Soquel Demonstration State Forest | |||
| Ridge Trail Soquel Demonstration State Forest | |||
| U-Con Trail Pogonip Open Space | |||
| First Divide Downieville Trail Network | |||
| Butcher Ranch Trail Downieville Trail Network | |||
| Main St. Downieville Trail Network | |||
| Third Divide Downieville Trail Network | |||
| Engelsman Reroute Wilder Ranch | |||
| Donkey Town Trail Donkey Town | |||
| Sulphur Spring Road Soquel Demonstration State Forest |
California Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snake and Rice Canyon Loop Chula Vista Canyon Trails | 5 miles | |
| Wondering Where the Lions Are Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County) | 18 miles | |
| Here's Looking at You, Kid (aka Noble Canyon for Intermediates) Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | 14 miles | |
| The Odyssey Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | 33 miles | |
| Sawtooth, a bear, two beavers, two bridges, and a happy face Sawtooth | 13 miles | |
| The Iliad Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County) | 17 miles | |
| We'll Always Have Paris Cuyamaca Rancho State Park | 21 miles | |
| TAMBA Rose to Toads South Lake Tahoe | 62 miles | |
| Flow Trail loop Soquel Demonstration State Forest | 14 miles | |
| Downieville Downhill Downieville | 15 miles |
Photos of California Mountain Bike
trail: Yabba Dabba Doo
64 |
Nov 28, 2021 @ 8:27pm
Nov 28, 2021
trail: Yabba Dabba Doo
103 |
Nov 28, 2021 @ 8:27pm
Nov 28, 2021
trail: Lower Rock Creek
373 |
Oct 29, 2017 @ 6:14pm
Oct 29, 2017
trail: Rail Trail
189 |
Sep 22, 2017 @ 7:38pm
Sep 22, 2017
trail: Flow Trail 6
1,835 |
Jun 24, 2014 @ 5:43pm
Jun 24, 2014
trail: Manzanita
266 | | 5 comments
Feb 28, 2010 @ 1:05pm
Feb 28, 2010Videos of California Mountain Bike
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5:27 |
2616 |
Jul 21, 2014
trail: Rough Go
1 |
Dec 5, 2023
4 |
Dec 3, 2023
trail: Boy Scout Trail
14 |
Nov 27, 2023
trail: Sidetrail
26 |
Nov 24, 2023
trail: Property of BGR
28 |
Nov 18, 2023
trail: Elevator Shaft
44 |
Nov 7, 2023
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freewheelss | add | report | activity #47006892 | Dec 6, 2023 @ 3:01pm 44 mins |
| jhuanger | wishlist | route | activity #47006814 | Dec 6, 2023 @ 2:44pm 1 hours |
| AppleJack76 | vote | trail | activity #47006645 | Dec 6, 2023 @ 2:04pm 2 hours |
| AppleJack76 | vote | trail | activity #47006644 | Dec 6, 2023 @ 2:04pm 2 hours |
| hobsone | wishlist | route | activity #47006572 | Dec 6, 2023 @ 1:46pm 2 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | A lot of work and features have been added... | Dec 6, 2023 @ 11:44am 4 hours | ||
| trail | Fantastic trail. It has great flow with... | Dec 5, 2023 @ 1:42pm 1 day | ||
| trail | Great trail. Best berms I’ve seen in the Bay | Dec 5, 2023 @ 1:41pm 1 day | ||
| trail | There’s a crack head shack about 1/2 up this... | Dec 5, 2023 @ 12:17pm 1 day | ||
| trail | The first half is fun then the trail is super... | Dec 5, 2023 @ 12:13pm 1 day |
Local Badges
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Camp Tamarancho ESI1,008 awarded -
Completionist2 awarded -
Top 10 Trails6 awarded -
Rockville: 20 Miles in One Ride295 awarded -
Top 10 Trails5 awarded -
Rockville's Toughest Tech in One Ride0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northstar California Resort | bike park | Truckee | |
| Mammoth Mountain Bike Park | bike park | Mammoth Lakes | |
| Snow Summit Bike Park | bike park | Big Bear | |
| SkyPark at Santa's Village | bike park | Skyforest | |
| China Peak Mountain Resort | bike park | Lakeshore |
Upcoming Local Events
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 15,433 | 20,870 miles | 678 miles | 9,142 miles | 14,245 ft | #3 | 44,473 | 106,671 | 1,886 | 2,787,364 | ||
| E-Bike | 4,285 | 7,562 miles | 1,150,974 ft | 3,323 miles | 12,966 ft | #3 | 269 | 85,344 | 281 | 188,489 | ||
| Horse | 4,331 | 10,617 miles | 1,648,245 ft | 4,466 miles | 13,114 ft | #2 | 25 | 23,653 | 70 | 352 | ||
| Hike | 18,769 | 29,588 miles | 951 miles | 12,526 miles | 14,478 ft | #2 | 1,132 | 104,589 | 1,509 | 168,207 | ||
| Trail Running | 18,584 | 29,336 miles | 942 miles | 12,432 miles | 14,478 ft | #2 | 77 | 104,511 | 1,079 | 90,488 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1,263 | 3,503 miles | 514,242 ft | 1,507 mile | 11,631 ft | #2 | 16 | 19,785 | 41 | 1,393 | ||
| Observed Trials | 91 | 173 miles | 23,330 ft | 79 miles | 10,400 ft | #2 | 18 | 779 | 1 | 499 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 932 | 2,814 miles | 370,794 ft | 1,158 mile | 11,631 ft | #1 | 22 | 19,335 | 31 | 406 | ||
| Snowmobile | 54 | 144 miles | 18,140 ft | 57 miles | 10,062 ft | #33 | 1 | 523 | 3 | 115 | ||
| Snowshoe | 210 | 321 miles | 47,680 ft | 126 miles | 14,137 ft | #35 | 4 | 853 | 36 | 2,082 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 770 | 313 miles | 270,043 ft | 277 miles | 10,938 ft | #12 | 8 | 606 | 1 | 30,334 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 74 | 165 miles | 35,948 ft | 70 miles | 13,015 ft | #40 | 2 | 506 | 4 | 11,245 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 352 | 302 miles | 26,965 ft | 116 miles | 9,925 ft | #33 | 2 | 672 | 11 | 11,243 |
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