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SaveMadera County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, Horseback and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often flowy, faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes creeks, ridgelines and meadows. Common trail features include rock slabs, rock gardens and pump tracks. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Popular destinations include Bass Lake, Oakhurst and Madera.
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- Mountain Bike
85 trails
- E-Bike
35 trails
- Horse
22 trails
- Hike
89 trails
- Trail Running
88 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
28 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
22 trails
Region Details
- 30
- 14
- 26
- 13
- 2
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 104
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 85
- Trails E-Bike
- 35
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 41
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 22
- Trails Hike
- 89
- Trails Trail Running
- 88
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 28
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 22
- Total Distance
- 185 miles
- Total Descent
- 28,610 ft
- Total Vertical
- 9,330 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,764 ft
- Reports
- 638
- Photos
- 391
- Completed Counter
- 8,147
Popular Madera County Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 2 ft • 601 •
There are five main sections of the 007 trail. The fire road crosses the trail in multiple locations and there are several short trails to tie in at various points along the ride. This makes it easy to ride as many sections of the trail...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 432 •
There are five main sections of the 007 trail. The fire road crosses the trail in multiple locations and there are several short trails to tie in at various points along the ride. This makes it easy to ride as many sections of the trail...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 100 ft • 343 •
There are five main sections of the 007 trail. The fire road crosses the trail in multiple locations and there are several short trails to tie in at various points along the ride. This makes it easy to ride as many sections of the trail...
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 95 ft • 243 •
This is a double black diamond downhill trail for full suspension bikes with at least 5 inches of travel. It follows the Willow Creek down from the high country above Bass Lake, California. This is one long adrenalin rush from top to...
• 80 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 59 ft • 225 •
Goat Mountain Trail is part of an 7 mile loop located at Bass Lake. The ride offers offers scenic views of Shuteye Peak at the top, and is a good challenge for all skill levels. The trail head is at the top/back of the Forks Campground,...
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 3 ft • 216 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 3 ft black diamond climb. It features rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 2.7 • 3,740 ft • 256 ft • 155 •
This climb takes you from the end of Mary Jane trail up to McLeod Flat where Willow Creek Trail begins. This jeep trail is rocky, steep, and technical; try not to put a foot down.
Madera County Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,944 ft • 6 • Loop •
Route to ride all 007 trail sections typically using a XC/AM bike.
★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 958 ft • 2 • Shuttled •
Route for shuttling the 007 trail. Typically for AM/DH bikes.
★ 5.0 • 2,493 ft • 104 ft • 4 • Loop •
Technical part of the trail, jumps, and berms, big rocks and steep downhills next to few cliffs. The trail...
★ 3.5 • 6 miles • 1,222 ft • 3 • Loop •
Typical route for riding Goat Mountain as a loop.
Photos of Madera County Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Way Of The Mono Bass Lake | Aug 24, 2026 @ 11:40am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 24, 2026 | Unknown | DrinesVTmtb | ||
| Hillside Loop Madera | Aug 4, 2026 @ 7:01am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 4, 2026 | Dry | Gary6qd9WO | ||
| 007 (Third) Bass Lake | Jul 3, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 3, 2026 | Dry | Darrelp | ||
| Goat Mountain Lookout Road - 7S23 Bass Lake | Jun 6, 2026 @ 7:10pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 6, 2026 | Unknown | Hackblaster | ||
| 007 (First) Bass Lake | Jun 3, 2026 @ 7:22am (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 3, 2026 | Dry | Dasveed | ||
| Graham Dome - 6S06E Bass Lake | May 30, 2026 @ 5:35am (America/Los_Angeles) May 30, 2026 | Unknown | jonelo | ||
| LoJack Bass Lake | Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 10, 2026 | Variable | kdub007 | ||
| BB Bass Lake | Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:01am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 10, 2026 | Variable | kdub007 | ||
| LumberJack Bass Lake | Apr 10, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 10, 2026 | Snow Covered | kdub007 | ||
| LumberJack Bass Lake | Apr 10, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 10, 2026 | Snow Covered | kdub007 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Pcsdpolsen | add | report | activity #105020763 and 2 more | Oct 1, 2026 @ 10:32pm 3 days |
| travisdavis | update | trail | activity #104880886 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 6:05pm Sep 29, 2026 |
| krameskis | wishlist | trail | activity #104764414 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 9:40pm Sep 27, 2026 |
| jtnelson | wishlist | trail | activity #104664073 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:59pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| Fluorinated | wishlist | trail | activity #104180996 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 7:46pm Sep 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Absolutely a blast. All the features are... | Aug 31, 2026 @ 1:42pm Aug 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | As of June 2026, this rips. Super fun mix of... | Jun 8, 2026 @ 9:54pm Jun 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | Such a slept on trail. The slab is one of the... | Sep 14, 2025 @ 5:49pm Sep 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | Should update that this is a fire road and all... | Dec 24, 2024 @ 6:52am Dec 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fast and fun descent with several views of... | Aug 24, 2024 @ 11:43am Aug 24, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails59 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k28 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge35 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k54 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge43 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 85 | 144 miles | 24,318 ft | 61 miles | 7,907 ft | 367 | 638 | 10 | 8,026 | |||
| E-Bike | 35 | 68 miles | 9,117 ft | 26 miles | 7,907 ft | 211 | 1,087 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 41 | 89 miles | 7,457 ft | 27 miles | 7,907 ft | 116 | 31 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 17 miles | 2,051 ft | 7 miles | 5,610 ft | 123 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 6 miles | 1,171 ft | 4 miles | 1,161 ft | |||||||
| Horse | 22 | 53 miles | 8,632 ft | 22 miles | 9,222 ft | 16 | 75 | 22 | ||||
| Hike | 89 | 164 miles | 22,408 ft | 58 miles | 9,331 ft | 8 | 583 | 3 | 1,557 | |||
| Trail Running | 88 | 164 miles | 22,408 ft | 58 miles | 9,331 ft | 579 | 4 | 157 | ||||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 28 | 46 miles | 7,090 ft | 20 miles | 4,813 ft | 66 | 15 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 22 | 40 miles | 4,600 ft | 15 miles | 4,813 ft | 62 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Madera County?
Madera County has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Madera County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Madera County are:
- Willow Creek (4.5/5)
- Mary Jane (4.5/5)
- 007 (First) (4.4/5)
- Octopussy (4.4/5)
- Spring Cove Trail (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Madera County?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Madera County are:
- August (136 activities)
- September (135 activities)
- May (128 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Madera County?
The longest trail in Madera County is Graveyard of the Giants at 4.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Madera County?
The best hiking trails in Madera County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Madera County?
The best trail running trails in Madera County are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Madera County?
The best dirtbiking trails in Madera County are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Madera County?
Madera County has a total of 104 trails. Of those, 85 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Madera County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Madera County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Madera County is Chepo Saddle Road - 6S13 with 1,377 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Madera County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Madera County is Skyfall with 1,179 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Madera County?
Madera County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Madera County?
The following bike services are available in Madera County:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Madera County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Madera County is 007 (Fifth Tie In) with an average grade of 11%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Madera County?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Madera County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Madera County?
The overall region status for Madera County is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 66 trails:
- Clear / Green: 48
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
- Significant Issue / Amber: 9
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What are the trail conditions in Madera County?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Madera County:
- Very Dry: 2 trails
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Madera County?
Yes, Madera County supports e-bike riding. There are 30 trails in Madera County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Madera County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Madera County are: View all mountain biking routes in Madera County.
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What type of bike is most common in Madera County?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Madera County are:
- AM (90 activities)
- XC (22 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Madera County?
The highest summit in Madera County is Moraine Mountain at 9,767 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Madera County?
The most popular Strava segments in Madera County are:
- S42 Climb (2,113 athletes)
- 007 2nd - The Fun Part (1,545 athletes)
- GoldenEye (1,255 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Madera County?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Madera County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Madera County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Madera County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Madera County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Madera County are:
- Buck Ridge Loop (3/5)
- Lupine-Cedar Bluff Road / Yellowjacket - 7S24 (5/5)
- Buck Ridge Loop (3.4/5)
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