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      California 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.
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      Region Details
      • 3,852
      • 409
      • 5,111
      • 5,004
      • 1,539
      • 242
      • 45

      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      22,432
      Trails Mountain Bike
      16,229
      Trails E-Bike
      5,110
      Trails Horse
      5,118
      Trails Hike
      20,086
      Trails Trail Running
      19,887
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1,510
      Trails Observed Trials
      90
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1,048
      Trails Snowmobile
      68
      Trails Snowshoe
      230
      Trails Downhill Ski
      848
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      78
      Trails Nordic Ski
      373
      Total Distance
      33,245 miles
      Total Descent
      1,127 mile
      Total Vertical
      14,477 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      14,478 ft
      Reports
      123,336
      Photos
      49,852
      Ridden Counter
      3,105,503

      Outside Logo Articles

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      Oct 4, 2024 from pinkbike.com
      Sunday, October 6 will be the last day of summer operations for Snow Summit.
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      Jun 2, 2024 from outsideonline.com
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      Jul 23, 2024 from backpacker.com
      Our writer has hiked the John Muir Trail countless times and holds the record for fastest time. Here's what he's learned about the trail.
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      Jun 16, 2024 from outsideonline.com
      Our parks expert has put together long weekend trips for as little as $204, with details on free entrance fees and campsites, and active...

      Popular Trail Networks

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      Golden Gate Park 278
      Edwards AFB Trails 37 11
      Northstar California Resort 5 14 10 8
      Los Peñasquitos Canyon 45 42 5
      Alpine Meadows 2 8 3
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      Popular California Mountain Biking Trails

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      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
      Upper First Divide
      Downieville Trail Network
      Main St.
      Downieville Trail Network
      Butcher Ranch Trail
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      Third Divide
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      Engelsman Reroute
      Wilder Ranch
      Sulphur Spring Road
      Soquel Demonstration State Forest
      Donkey Town Trail
      Donkey Town

      California Mountain Bike Routes

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      Waterdog Complete Loop
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      		7 miles
      Snake and Rice Canyon Loop
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      		5 miles
      Oh, The Places You'll Go!
      San Diego County
      		43 miles
      The Odyssey
      Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
      		33 miles
      Wondering Where the Lions Are
      Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County)
      		18 miles
      The Iliad
      Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County)
      		17 miles
      Here's Looking at You, Kid (aka Noble Canyon for Intermediates)
      Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
      		14 miles
      We'll Always Have Paris
      Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
      		21 miles
      TAMBA: Paradise Loop
      Meyers Urban Trails
      		11 miles
      Sawtooth, a bear, two beavers, two bridges, and a happy face
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      		13 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 375 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1,223 rides
      Past Week
      • 11,663 rides

      Photos of California Mountain Bike

      99 |
      Nov 28, 2021 @ 8:27pm
      Nov 28, 2021
      138 |
      Nov 28, 2021 @ 8:27pm
      Nov 28, 2021
      424 |
      Oct 29, 2017 @ 6:14pm
      Oct 29, 2017
      trail: Bombers
      157 |
      Oct 2, 2017 @ 3:09pm
      Oct 2, 2017
      trail: Bombers
      217 |
      Oct 2, 2017 @ 3:09pm
      Oct 2, 2017
      trail: Rail Trail
      207 |
      Sep 22, 2017 @ 7:38pm
      Sep 22, 2017
      trail: Flow Trail 6
      1,964 |
      Jun 24, 2014 @ 5:43pm
      Jun 24, 2014
      trail: Manzanita
      283 |
      Feb 28, 2010 @ 1:05pm
      Feb 28, 2010
      | 5 comments

      Videos of California Mountain Bike

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      5:27 | 2616 | Jul 21, 2014
      featured Part of Secret Spot
      trail: Prisoners
      0:12 | 92 | Dec 28, 2010
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      | Oct 4, 2024
      Woody's Ridge
      | Sep 23, 2024
      Chain smoked
      21 | Sep 18, 2024
      Scotts Flat Wreck
      | Sep 13, 2024
      Scotts Flat Wreck
      11 | Sep 9, 2024
      Lower Indian Falls Ridge Trail
      | Sep 8, 2024

      Activity Feed

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      Kghiassiriddenrouteactivity #60541559
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 2:20pm
      10 mins
      oliver2wheelscommenttrailactivity #60541493
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 2:14pm
      16 mins
      oliver2wheelsdifficultyvotetrailactivity #60541487
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 2:13pm
      17 mins
      trinityalperupdatetrailactivity #60541055 and 2 more
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 1:57pm
      33 mins
      Jratcliffe57addtrailactivity #60540929
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 1:53pm
      37 mins

      Recent Comments

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      oliver2wheelstrailSouthwest John McLaren Trail #5Really fast rocky descent if you do it in...
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 2:14pm
      16 mins
      ShastaToddreportRainbow Ridge TrailI live on Davis place, across the street from...
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 1:32pm
      58 mins
      bigboyriffstrailShimmerThis is soooo much fun! Talon Show was good...
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 1:29pm
      1 hours
      bike-bommertrailMokelumne Coast to Crest TrailThis trail as well is a hike only well or if...
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 12:10pm
      2 hours
      Petetank77trailMount Lola Trail (Upper North)Good times great views. Some HAB but worth it.
      Oct 14, 2024 @ 9:12pm
      17 hours

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      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Northstar California Resortbike parkTruckee
      Mammoth Mountain Bike Parkbike parkMammoth Lakes
      Snow Summit Bike Parkbike parkBig Bear
      SkyPark at Santa's Villagebike parkSkyforest
      China Peak Mountain Resortbike parkLakeshore

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike16,22522,105 miles706 miles9,700 miles14,245 ft
      		#347,736122,8512,0563,296,257
      E-Bike5,1108,855 miles1,323,678 ft3,871 miles12,966 ft
      		#334498,868340269,128
      Horse5,11811,975 miles1,847,087 ft5,042 miles13,114 ft
      		#12925,66890405
      Hike20,08431,213 miles991 miles13,203 miles14,478 ft
      		#21,436120,3931,561228,781
      Trail Running19,88730,920 miles981 miles13,094 miles14,478 ft
      		#297120,2991,139140,154
      Dirtbike/Moto1,5104,475 miles662,707 ft1,919 mile11,631 ft
      		#23621,201491,769
      Observed Trials90176 miles23,530 ft81 miles10,400 ft
      		#2189801579
      ATV/ORV/OHV1,0483,128 miles421,309 ft1,272 mile11,631 ft
      		#12620,53631495
      Snowmobile68204 miles26,043 ft80 miles9,997 ft
      		#1916973121
      Snowshoe230365 miles52,726 ft138 miles14,137 ft
      		#3631,139362,616
      Downhill Ski848342 miles296,385 ft304 miles10,938 ft
      		#138657142,437
      Backcountry Ski78187 miles41,263 ft79 miles13,015 ft
      		#322638315,790
      Nordic Ski373346 miles32,890 ft132 miles9,925 ft
      		#3329121214,729
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