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SaveOakland 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, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and rocky. Scenery includes ridgelines, old-growth forest and canyons. Common trail features include jumps, rock gardens and stairs. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Redwood Regional Park, Joaquin Miller Park (JMP) and Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve.
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- Mountain Bike
80 trails
- Gravel Bike
51 trails
- Adaptive Bike
22 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Horse
31 trails
- Hike
112 trails
- Trail Running
112 trails
Region Details
- 25
- 2
- 25
- 21
- 5
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 112
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 80
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 51
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 22
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 31
- Trails Hike
- 112
- Trails Trail Running
- 112
- Total Distance
- 68 miles
- Total Descent
- 14,022 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,379 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,576 ft
- Reports
- 2,202
- Photos
- 223
- Completed Counter
- 63,358
Sub Regions
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Joaquin Miller Park (JMP)
- 2
- 8
- 16
- 3
- 1
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Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve
- 4
- 1
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Leona Heights Park
- 3
- 1
- 1
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Redwood Regional Park
- 9
- 4
- 1
Popular Oakland Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 3,871 ft • 10 ft • 2,339 •
This trail between Bayview Sequoia and Sunset Trail is a flowy downhill trail. For new or intermediate riders, it has features that are quite technical. Several of them come up fast without clean sight lines. Take it easy on your first...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 3,255 ft • 27 ft • 1,970 •
This is the eastern trail. There is another section that connects from the service road near the bathrooms down to the Sequoia Bayview Trail
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 1,545 ft • 0 ft • 1,881 •
There are a few sections to this trail. This middle section is open to bikes, but you cannot continue south past the Sinawik Cabin, that is for hiking only.
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 162 ft • 1,832 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.2 • 680 ft • 0 ft • 1,694 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 1,014 ft • 0 ft • 1,586 •
Short with lots of roots and dips
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,404 ft • 108 ft • 1,235 •
Trail drops you from the bathrooms down to the Sequoia Bayview Trail
Oakland Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.7 • 8 miles • 1,194 ft • 30 • Loop •
Starts at Ranger station parking lot at 3540 Sanborn Dr, Oakland, CA. Uses Sinawik to get to Sunset....
★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,479 ft • 7 • Out & Back •
Smorgasbord of easy, fun doubletrack mixed with a few short, kick your ass climbs and some techy rock...
★ 4.5 • 8 miles • 1,124 ft • 5 •
Perfect for a mid morning. Going up the east ridge and down the west is the easier route. the west gets...
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 695 ft • 8 •
Joaquin Miller Park loop that is good for sessioning. One way loop only. Watch for hikers.
★ 5.0 • 24 miles • 3,027 ft • 6 •
This the route from the 2018 East Bay Dirt Classic (short ride). I imported it from an export from Ride...
★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 185 ft • 7 • Loop •
A small awesome loop with minimal climbing, start at the Sequoia-Bayview Trail head on Skyline Blvd Side,...
Photos of Oakland Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Sunset | Oct 23, 2026 @ 4:45pm (America/Los_Angeles) 2 days | Unknown | thelaserman | Tree down at start of uphill before the... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Chaparral | Sep 12, 2026 @ 9:56pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 12, 2026 | Dry | VisionoJI3XE | ||
| Cinderella | Aug 2, 2026 @ 6:10pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 2, 2026 | Ideal | MostNormaRipper | ||
| Sequoia Scoop | Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:06pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 26, 2026 | Ideal | thatcubingguy | ||
| Castle Park Switchback | Jul 6, 2026 @ 4:19pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 6, 2026 | Dry | MostNormaRipper | ||
| Palos Colorados | Jun 4, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 4, 2026 | Very Dry | wwlighting | ||
| Orchard Trail | Jun 4, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 4, 2026 | Very Dry | wwlighting | ||
| Castle Park (DH) | Jun 1, 2026 @ 5:31pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 1, 2026 | Dry | ArjangcaTHa7 | ||
| Big Trees (outer) | May 22, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Los_Angeles) May 22, 2026 | Dry | Grvlspec | ||
| Scout Trail | Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Dry | rickinlo | ||
| West Trail | Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Dry | rickinlo |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| sscoville | wishlist | route | activity #106463491 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 6:36pm 1 day |
| thelaserman | add | report | activity #106457663 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 4:45pm 2 days |
| CxQmWR | wishlist | route | activity #106403032 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 3:08pm 3 days |
| marky-mark2021 | wishlist | region | activity #105907657 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 8:16pm Oct 14, 2026 |
| Ep64Hh | wishlist | route | activity #105620501 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:48am Oct 10, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Volunteers affiliated with BAMBI, BTCEB and... | Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:03pm Sep 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | fun trail but overgrown. fun fast technical | Jun 6, 2026 @ 5:45pm Jun 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | No not ride this trail. Its impassable to... | Apr 28, 2026 @ 10:29am Apr 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | When there isn't rocks slowing you down? Lol... | Apr 17, 2026 @ 9:20am Apr 17, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree down (8” diameter?) west end on the... | Apr 14, 2026 @ 6:27pm Apr 14, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails617 awarded -
10 Blue Trails858 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k432 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge469 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge49 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k436 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Oakland Pump Track | skill park | Oakland |
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 | 80 | 46 miles | 7,677 ft | 21 miles | 1,329 ft | #333 | #16 | 215 | 2,197 | 19 | 63,314 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 12 miles | 850 ft | 7 miles | 1,322 ft | 1,824 | 3,693 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 51 | 37 miles | 5,217 ft | 15 miles | 1,322 ft | #1,553 | #61 | 613 | 2 | 463 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 22 | 27 miles | 2,815 ft | 12 miles | 1,322 ft | #2,125 | #62 | 386 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 456 ft | 3,819 ft | 433 ft | #2,735 | #68 | 235 | ||||
| Horse | 31 | 19 miles | 5,942 ft | 8 miles | 1,030 ft | #1,597 | #129 | 392 | 11 | |||
| Hike | 112 | 68 miles | 14,022 ft | 30 miles | 1,378 ft | #2,050 | #116 | 7 | 2,189 | 2 | 5,235 | |
| Trail Running | 112 | 68 miles | 14,022 ft | 30 miles | 1,378 ft | #2,062 | #91 | 2,189 | 1 | 3,158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Oakland?
Oakland has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Oakland?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Oakland are:
- Big Trees (outer) (4.3/5)
- Sequoia-Bayview Trail (4.2/5)
- McDonell (4.1/5)
- Bayview (4.1/5)
- Castle Park (XC) (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Oakland?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Oakland are:
- July (419 activities)
- August (392 activities)
- May (391 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Oakland?
There are 14 parking locations listed in Oakland. 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 Oakland?
The longest trail in Oakland is West Ridge at 4.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Oakland?
The best hiking trails in Oakland are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Oakland?
The best trail running trails in Oakland are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Oakland?
Oakland has a total of 112 trails. Of those, 80 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Oakland to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Oakland?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Oakland is West Ridge with 978 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Oakland?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Oakland is Leona with 450 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Oakland?
Oakland supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Oakland?
The following bike services are available in Oakland:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Oakland?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Oakland is Hunsaker to Clyde Wood Connector with an average grade of 17.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Oakland?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Oakland. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Oakland?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Oakland. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Oakland?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Oakland are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Oakland?
The overall region status for Oakland is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 79 trails:
- Clear / Green: 59
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Oakland?
There are 2 trails in Oakland 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 Oakland?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Oakland are: View all mountain biking routes in Oakland.
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What type of bike is most common in Oakland?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Oakland are:
- AM (273 activities)
- XC (7 activities)
- Gravel (6 activities)
- RD (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Oakland?
There are 3 notable sights in Oakland. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Oakland.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Oakland?
The most popular Strava segments in Oakland are:
- Final Dirty Strokes of The Branlette (14,845 athletes)
- Up up and... (14,541 athletes)
- Roller Coaster (12,997 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Oakland?
There are 7 technical trail features (TTFs) in Oakland. Some popular features include:
- Rocky Road Ice Cream Scoop Rock Garden (Rock Face)
- Root Garden (Other)
- Rock Garden (Rock Garden)
- Root garden (Other)
- Jump (Jump)
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What trails are closed in Oakland?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Oakland. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 59
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Oakland?
Yes, there are 22 accessible/adaptive trails in Oakland. View all adaptive trails in Oakland for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Oakland?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Oakland directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Oakland?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Oakland are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Oakland?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Oakland are:
- McDonell (5/5)
- Sequoia-Bayview Trail (4.3/5)
- Sunset (4.2/5)
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