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      Jackson State Demonstration Forest is where you will find almost all of our single track MTB routes on the Mendocino Coast. You can ride somewhere between 80 and 100 miles of single track trails winding through the redwoods. We have an excellent relationship with the local land managers, and many of our trails are part of the JSDF official trail network. Signage is sparse, so be sure to have your phone and online GPS map handy.
      Caspar Scales Trailhead google parking directions
      Access Info:
      The scales on road 500, and end-of-pavement (EOP) on 409, are the most popular spots to start rides. The Scales is at the intersection of roads 500 and 600, at the start of trail Ca Sil Xale Dah (formally Parallel). EOP is on road 409 at the intersection of Parallel Action and North Boundary Trail.
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      Region Details
      • 11
      • 22
      • 43
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Mar 14, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      77
      Trails Mountain Bike
      85
      Trails E-Bike
      4
      Trails Horse
      6
      Trails Hike
      84
      Trails Trail Running
      84
      Total Distance
      91 miles
      Total Descent
      22,530 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,084 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,134 ft
      Reports
      425
      Photos
      134
      Ridden Counter
      11,390

      Photos of Jackson Demonstration State Forest Mountain Bike

      trail: Under World
      7 |
      Jan 6, 2023 @ 11:55pm
      Jan 6, 2023
      trail: Blue Gum
      61 |
      Feb 26, 2022 @ 12:31pm
      Feb 26, 2022
      trail: Gunslinger
      52 |
      Feb 25, 2022 @ 4:28pm
      Feb 25, 2022
      trail: Gunslinger
      30 |
      Feb 25, 2022 @ 4:26pm
      Feb 25, 2022
      31 |
      Feb 25, 2022 @ 4:24pm
      Feb 25, 2022
      20 |
      Feb 25, 2022 @ 4:21pm
      Feb 25, 2022
      trail: Gas Tank
      57 |
      Apr 14, 2021 @ 3:06pm
      Apr 14, 2021
      trail: Gas Tank
      134 |
      Apr 21, 2018 @ 3:18pm
      Apr 21, 2018

      Videos of Jackson Demonstration State Forest Mountain Bike

      Good Brakes
      trail: Boiler
      84 | Feb 26, 2022
      CES: wild wood enduro
      trail: Motorcycle
      4:17 | 358 | Jun 18, 2015
      Mendocino Demo Forest | Part 1 | Observatory...
      9:11 | 118 | Jun 22, 2022 , Mendocino
      Arrow / Sweetpea DH in Mendocino (4K)
      trail: Sweet Pea
      4:50 | 164 | Jun 7, 2022 , Mendocino
      Wet Fun in Jackson Demonstration Forest
      14:41 | 71 | May 13, 2022 , Mendocino
      Wet Fun in Jackson Demonstration Forest
      trail: Jackaroo
      14:41 | 61 | May 13, 2022 , Mendocino
      Wet Fun in Jackson Demonstration Forest
      14:41 | 61 | May 13, 2022 , Mendocino
      Wet Fun in Jackson Demonstration Forest
      trail: Beer Joint
      14:41 | 61 | May 13, 2022 , Mendocino

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Emerald Highway (Rd 705)
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 6:37am
      Mar 14, 2023
      Dryspeedy83racingSo many downed trees that I have up on...

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #2969837slowdownbabydeerwishlisttrailManley Gulch and 1 more
      Mar 25, 2023 @ 3:34pm
      3 days
      user #520360ryanhilamanwishlistrouteChuck Hensch/Sweetpea loop
      Mar 24, 2023 @ 1:40pm
      Mar 24, 2023
      user #2935463trafficfurniturupdatetrailEmerald Highway (Rd 705)
      Mar 24, 2023 @ 9:49am
      Mar 24, 2023
      user #2969837slowdownbabydeerwishlisttrailManley Gulch
      Mar 23, 2023 @ 9:11pm
      Mar 23, 2023
      user #2252906bbilodeaubjbiwishlisttrailRide Thru Tree
      Mar 15, 2023 @ 9:53pm
      Mar 15, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #884555b0bgtrailObservatory TrailNot as condensed as Soquel's Flow Trail,...
      Dec 22, 2022 @ 6:33am
      Dec 22, 2022
      user #3266047sosaortiztrailObservatory TrailHow does this compare to the middle segments...
      Dec 20, 2022 @ 2:52am
      Dec 20, 2022
      user #1266987LaMichitrailBlue GumThis ride was super fun and flowy! It winds...
      Sep 15, 2022 @ 7:41am
      Sep 15, 2022
      user #791586TastybitetrailCa Sil Xale DahTook my 8-year old on his first "real"...
      Aug 9, 2022 @ 10:29am
      Aug 9, 2022
      user #1076308MtbSince84trailSweet PeaTime to update the description on this. It's...
      May 19, 2022 @ 6:45pm
      May 19, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Van Damme State Park 74.3 km
      Russian Gulch State Park 14.4 km
      Mendocino Headlands State Park 1 24.9 km
      Brooktrails Greenbelt 17 9 319.1 km
      Low Gap Park28.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike8291 miles22,530 ft48 miles1,086 ft
      #527#27513442545,225
      E-Bike44 miles486 ft2 miles509 ft
      3841113
      Horse65 miles600 ft3 miles509 ft
      1441
      Hike8489 miles22,028 ft47 miles1,086 ft
      #365#227422177
      Trail Running8489 miles22,028 ft47 miles1,086 ft
      #367#225423133
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