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SavePacifica trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Pedro Mountain and Pedro Mountain.
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- Mountain Bike
21 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Gravel Bike
13 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Hike
23 trails
- Trail Running
23 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of May 31, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 26
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 21
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 13
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 23
- Trails Trail Running
- 23
- Total Distance
- 29 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,031 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,320 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,340 ft
- Reports
- 551
- Photos
- 309
- Completed Counter
- 7,698
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Popular Pacifica Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 3,451 ft • 35 ft • 2,012 •
As close as you can get to a bike park in the bay area right now!! Don't be fooled by the blue/intermediate designation - there are some serious jumps and drops there, but they can all be bypassed. Clean up trash!
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,749 ft • 0 ft • 1,407 •
The only reason this is rated as a Dbl Black diamond is due to the rock garden during the first half of this trail. Second half can be done by anyone with at least intermediate biking skills. Originally part of an indigenous population...
• 55 ★ 4.8 • 1,270 ft • 0 ft • 696 •
Steep rutted chunky gnarly natural fall line trail. Makes feel like a cake walk.
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 29 ft • 566 •
Primarily downhill, fast rocky and loose descent from back down to Hwy 1. Often referred to as "Fast" by locals. Has become a VERY popular hiking trail with lots of people crowding the lines. Use caution! Great view of the Pacifica...
• 60 ★ 2.0 • 2,421 ft • 313 ft • 447 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 313 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 3.9 • 1,263 ft • 0 ft • 408 •
An alternate route of Boy Scout. The main route has various jumps and other features - this alternate route is a pretty rough, pretty steep trail with only a couple of minor jumps. You probably want to go down this trail - it's too...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,299 ft • 0 ft • 329 •
Alternate line to , that's not as sketchy, and avoids the waterfall.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 176 ft • 186 •
Loop consisting of fireroad to singletrack through Sweeney Meadow. Short loose DH from the fireroad to the meadow with a gradual climb back up to the fireroad.
Pacifica Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.3 • 10 miles • 1,596 ft • 7 • Loop •
A nice little sample of the Pacifica goods brought to you by local legend Brian Gong. Climb up Pedro...
16 miles • 3,060 ft • 10 •
beginner level ride at pacifica that avoids anything technical
★ 2.0 • 166 miles • 26,323 ft • 60 • Point to Point •
If you wanna bikepack in the bay, here is your route, should take a few days.
7 miles • 1,813 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
This route follows North Peak Access Road from the parking area along Highway 1 all the way to the North...
Photos of Pacifica Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| AnthonyxNxILI | wishlist | trail | activity #104218610 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:38am 2 days |
| bertha757 | ridden | trail | activity #104154043 and 6 more | Sep 19, 2026 @ 12:57pm 3 days |
| glust24 | wishlist | region | activity #103944630 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 3:28pm Sep 16, 2026 |
| MiddyJamz | wishlist | trail | activity #103895511 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 9:52pm Sep 15, 2026 |
| morider | wishlist | route | activity #103729344 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 11:22am Sep 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This doesn't exist anymore, vegetation claim... | Jul 13, 2026 @ 1:42pm Jul 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Extremely washed out. The old lines are... | May 10, 2026 @ 6:46pm May 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great trail enjoying learning the jumps | May 2, 2026 @ 11:34pm May 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rode this just after the rain and won’t... | Feb 19, 2026 @ 5:01pm Feb 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | My favorite trail in the bay area | Jan 25, 2026 @ 6:02pm Jan 25, 2026 |
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k68 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge59 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k68 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge60 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge2 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 | 21 | 25 miles | 5,794 ft | 11 miles | 1,319 ft | #2,533 | #910 | 292 | 551 | 11 | 25,485 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 11 miles | 2,411 ft | 5 miles | 1,273 ft | #4,486 | #1,456 | 3 | 425 | 3 | 3,825 | |
| Gravel Bike | 13 | 21 miles | 2,858 ft | 7 miles | 1,243 ft | #2,085 | #608 | 76 | 1 | 63 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 4 miles | 515 ft | 1 mile | 938 ft | #3,887 | #904 | 6 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 2 | 1 mile | 85 ft | 2,123 ft | 1,066 ft | 31 | ||||||
| Hike | 23 | 27 miles | 5,748 ft | 11 miles | 1,319 ft | #3,376 | #1,173 | 14 | 508 | 1 | 1,403 | |
| Trail Running | 23 | 27 miles | 5,748 ft | 11 miles | 1,319 ft | #5,472 | #1,733 | 508 | 1 | 697 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Pacifica?
Pacifica 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 Pacifica?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pacifica are:
- Crack (4.6/5)
- Boy Scout Trail (4.6/5)
- Mile (4.3/5)
- Cattle Hill Outlook (4.2/5)
- 911 (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Pacifica?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Pacifica. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Pacifica?
The longest trail in Pacifica is Sweeney Ridge Trail at 2.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pacifica?
The best hiking trails in Pacifica are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pacifica?
The best trail running trails in Pacifica are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Pacifica?
Pacifica has a total of 26 trails. Of those, 21 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pacifica to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pacifica?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pacifica is Sweeney Ridge Trail with 1,123 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pacifica?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pacifica is Cattle Hill Outlook with 915 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pacifica?
Pacifica supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pacifica?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pacifica is Crack Climb with an average grade of 13%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Pacifica?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Pacifica. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Pacifica?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Pacifica are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Pacifica?
The overall region status for Pacifica is Clear / Green. Out of 19 trails:
- Clear / Green: 18
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Pacifica?
Yes, Pacifica supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Pacifica 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 Pacifica?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Pacifica are: View all mountain biking routes in Pacifica.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pacifica?
The most popular Strava segments in Pacifica are:
- San Andreas Trail North (14,332 athletes)
- Down the toilet bowl (7,524 athletes)
- The Mile (Full Exact Trail) - Actually Half a Mile (6,950 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Pacifica?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Pacifica. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Pacifica.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Pacifica?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Pacifica. View all adaptive trails in Pacifica for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pacifica?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pacifica are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pacifica?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pacifica are:
- Sweeney Ridge Trail (1.5/5)
- Mori Point (2/5)
- Weller Ranch Trail (0/5)
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