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- Mountain Bike
9 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
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Caution as of Jul 10, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 2 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 1 mile
- Total Descent
- 584 ft
- Total Vertical
- 217 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,205 ft
- Reports
- 64
- Ridden Counter
- 9
Popular Elk Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1,381 ft • 0 ft • 1 •
Sandy Skid starts at the highest part of the property and makes its way down to connect to the very popular Old Growth Trail. The Trail Starts as a narrow single-track through the pygmy but opens up to an old logging road with loads of...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 623 ft • 0 ft • 1 •
This trail follows an old logging road and passes by a few old growth redwoods.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 1,358 ft • 10 ft • 1 •
The Parallel Pygmy Trail is a short trail through the pygmy. It is parallel to the gravel logging road.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 656 ft • 0 ft • 1 •
Very fun trail with lots of berms. Not recommended for beginners.
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parallel Pygmy Trail | Apr 16, 2022 @ 10:41pm Apr 16, 2022 | Wet | Markuso18 | ||
| Pygmy Connector | Apr 16, 2022 @ 10:38pm Apr 16, 2022 | Wet | Markuso18 | ||
| Old Pump Road | Nov 11, 2021 @ 9:26am Nov 11, 2021 | Variable | Markuso18 | ||
| Sandy Skid | Nov 11, 2021 @ 9:25am Nov 11, 2021 | Variable | Markuso18 | ||
| Old Growth Trail | Nov 11, 2021 @ 9:22am Nov 11, 2021 | Variable | Markuso18 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| popoki | wishlist | region | activity #94071403 | May 4, 2026 @ 10:30pm May 4, 2026 |
| Markuso18 | vote | trail | activity #38946947 | Apr 11, 2023 @ 6:08pm Apr 11, 2023 |
| Markuso18 | add | report | activity #28446692 and 1 more | Apr 16, 2022 @ 10:38pm Apr 16, 2022 |
| Markuso18 | vote | trail | activity #26329961 and 1 more | Jan 23, 2022 @ 2:40pm Jan 23, 2022 |
| Markuso18 | add | trail | activity #25140095 | Nov 27, 2021 @ 7:57pm Nov 27, 2021 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Big Ride 30k3 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k2 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 9 | 2 miles | 584 ft | 1 mile | 217 ft | #9,887 | #3,090 | 64 | 160 | |||
| E-Bike | 3 | 4,905 ft | 240 ft | 2,969 ft | 171 ft | 60 | 2 | |||||
| Hike | 9 | 2 miles | 584 ft | 1 mile | 217 ft | #14,397 | #5,234 | 62 | 42 | |||
| Trail Running | 9 | 2 miles | 584 ft | 1 mile | 217 ft | #13,965 | #4,959 | 62 | 2 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2,083 ft | 161 ft | 1,427 ft | 161 ft | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Elk
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Elk?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Elk are:
- Old Growth Trail (4.1/5)
- Ferns Folly (4.1/5)
- Sandy Skid (4/5)
- Parallel Pygmy Trail (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Elk?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Elk are:
- April (11 activities)
- July (5 activities)
- August (3 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Elk?
Check the Elk trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Elk?
The longest trail in Elk is Sandy Skid at 1,381 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
- By Markuso18
& contributors - Admins: sanfret, MCC, UVTG
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