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SaveMcCloud trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Mountain Biking and E-Biking. Popular destinations include McCloud River Trail Area.
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- Mountain Bike
6 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Horse
7 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
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Region Status
Caution as of Mar 22, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 9
- Trails Horse
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Total Distance
- 129 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 55 miles
- Total Descent
- 16,429 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,029 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,127 ft
- Reports
- 6
- Photos
- 25
- Completed Counter
- 1,304
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McCloud River Trail Area
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Popular McCloud Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 427 ft • 0 ft • 16 • • hike
Popular white difficulty paved path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 633 ft • 0 ft • 14 • • hike
Popular white difficulty paved path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 3.4 • 16 miles • 657 ft • 6 •
This trail is a "Rails to Trails" conversion of the old McCloud River Railroad, east and south of McCloud. It is owned and maintained by Association (https://www.greatshastarailtrail.org/)
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 13 miles • 215 ft • 6 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 323 ft • 2 •
Moderately popular green difficulty rail trail. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 12 miles • 691 ft •
The Hambone Branch of the GSRT heads northeast, away from Highway 89, and reaches Hambone after another 13 miles.
Photos of McCloud Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Shasta Rail Trail | Jul 2, 2021 @ 2:51pm Jul 2, 2021 | Very Dry | joethebeekeeper |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarrieTomlinsonGZm | wishlist | trail | activity #100114281 | Jul 27, 2026 @ 12:15am Jul 27, 2026 |
| Tahoed | comment | trail | activity #99281043 | Jul 15, 2026 @ 7:31pm Jul 15, 2026 |
| Peterc6h4lo | wishlist | trail | activity #98835334 | Jul 9, 2026 @ 10:20pm Jul 9, 2026 |
| RichoReYiR | wishlist | trail | activity #98306811 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 6:41pm Jul 2, 2026 |
| Westleyf | comment | trail | activity #95888436 | May 30, 2026 @ 2:40pm May 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Dozens of downed trees are blocking the... | Jul 15, 2026 @ 7:31pm Jul 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | This rail trail was not one of the best. The... | May 30, 2026 @ 2:40pm May 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Many down trees and brush overflowing this... | Sep 28, 2025 @ 9:18am Sep 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | Yes, the Mount Shasta Trail Association is... | Sep 2, 2025 @ 8:46pm Sep 2, 2025 | ||
| trail | Rode this yesterday and recorded it, but got... | Sep 1, 2025 @ 11:08am Sep 1, 2025 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k8 awarded -
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Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k22 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge5 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 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 | 6 | 45 miles | 876 ft | 14 miles | 1,234 ft | #6,606 | #2,204 | 16 | 4 | 347 | ||
| E-Bike | 4 | 16 miles | 269 ft | 5 miles | 1,161 ft | #6,883 | #2,076 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 9 | 48 miles | 1,283 ft | 16 miles | 1,516 ft | #10,260 | #3,104 | 5 | ||||
| Horse | 7 | 110 miles | 15,728 ft | 48 miles | 4,029 ft | #732 | #485 | 2 | ||||
| Hike | 15 | 129 miles | 16,430 ft | 55 miles | 4,029 ft | #2,384 | #948 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 443 | |
| Trail Running | 15 | 129 miles | 16,430 ft | 55 miles | 4,029 ft | #2,094 | #672 | 6 | 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions About McCloud
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What are the best places to ride in McCloud?
McCloud has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in McCloud?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in McCloud are:
- Great Shasta Rail Trail (3.7/5)
- Middle Falls Access Path (0/5)
- McCloud River Upper Falls (0/5)
- McCloud River Trail - Upper (0/5)
- Great Shasta Rail Trail (Bartle Gap) (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in McCloud?
There are 4 parking locations listed in McCloud. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in McCloud?
The longest trail in McCloud is Great Shasta Rail Trail at 15.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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