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      Pacifica 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. Trails here are often faint trail and tight and twisty. Scenery includes views, meadows and ridgelines. Common trail features include jumps, drops and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Pedro Mountain and Pedro Mountain.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Nov 2, 2026

      E-Bike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #4,400
      State Ranking
      #152
      Trails (view details)
      9
      Trails Mountain Bike
      21
      Trails E-Bike
      9
      Trails Gravel Bike
      13
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      3
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      23
      Trails Trail Running
      23
      Total Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent
      2,411 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,273 ft
      Reports
      442
      Photos
      3
      Completed Counter
      1,233

      Sub Regions

      Popular Pacifica E-Biking Trails

      • 85 ★ 4.5 • 1,299 ft • 0 ft • 111 • • mtb
      Alternate line to mile, that's not as sketchy, and avoids the waterfall.
      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 29 ft • 95 • • mtb
      Primarily downhill, fast rocky and loose descent from Baquiano trail 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...
      • 45 ★ 1.5 • 2 miles • 1,123 ft • 38 •
      The bottom is brutally steep. It starts to flatten out a little bit at the top though.
      • 50 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 176 ft • 37 • • mtb
      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.
      911
      • 35 ★ 4.4 • 1,526 ft • 0 ft • 36 • • mtb
      Moderately popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only with a 0 ft double black diamond climb. It features rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 25 ★ 2.0 • 2,142 ft • 0 ft • 17 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Pacifica 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...
      23 miles • 3,045 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Loop through Pacifica / Montara / San Bruno. Was attempting to setup a short loop that's doable on any...
      13 miles • 3,053 ft • 13 •
      Posting this so I can send it to my garmin

      Photos of Pacifica

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      Videos of Pacifica

      youtuber Cattle Hill MTB
      ebike
      8:09 | 113 | Sep 7, 2026 , Pacifica
      youtuber The Mile
      ebike
      trail: Mile
      8:17 | 59 | Sep 2, 2026 , Pacifica
      youtuber 911
      ebike
      trail: 911
      8:17 | 144 | Sep 2, 2026 , Pacifica
      youtuber Stepping Up My Gap Game! Bay Area MTB Progression
      ebike
      17:42 | 203 | Apr 4, 2025 , Pacifica
      youtuber The Mile: Clean Run Through One of...
      ebike
      trail: Mile
      10:45 | 218 | Mar 28, 2025 , Pacifica
      youtuber Epic eMTB Ride in Pacifica! The Crack
      ebike
      trail: Crack
      21:47 | 385 | Feb 24, 2025 , Pacifica
      youtuber Pacifica eMTB: Cattle Hill Outlook! - Santa...
      ebike
      3:59 | 260 | Sep 6, 2024 , Pacifica
      youtuber Pacifica Mountain Biking: 911 Trail!
      ebike
      trail: 911
      2:43 | 566 | May 30, 2024 , Pacifica

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Mellow Mile
      Nov 2, 2026 @ 2:28pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Nov 2, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Perfect conditionMehnike
      911
      Nov 2, 2026 @ 2:27pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Nov 2, 2026
      VariableMountain Bike Cleared, and good for a ride… if you...Mehnike
      Pedro Mountain Rd (Trail)
      May 31, 2026 @ 10:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
      May 31, 2026
      Dryshill WDOSS
      What Trail?
      May 25, 2026 @ 12:47am (America/Los_Angeles)
      May 25, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Getting overgrown but still ridable.daveprimmer
      Cattle Hill Outlook
      Mar 30, 2026 @ 8:08pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Mar 30, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Running good but someone needs to fix up...AaronOa2usy
      Baquiano Trail
      Nov 22, 2025 @ 10:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Nov 22, 2025
      IdealMountain Bike Nicely damped down without being muddy.NIwxJ
      Sneath Lane Trail
      Nov 22, 2025 @ 10:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Nov 22, 2025
      IdealMountain Bike NIwxJ
      Sweeney Meadow Loop
      Apr 7, 2024 @ 2:12pm
      Apr 7, 2024
      VariableMountain Bike vqCZuY
      Sweeney Meadow Connector
      Apr 7, 2024 @ 2:11pm
      Apr 7, 2024
      VariableMountain Bike vqCZuY

      Activity Feed

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      LoamEspectrewishlistrouteactivity #107693036
      Nov 12, 2026 @ 11:03pm
      7 hours
      LoamEspectrewishlistrouteactivity #107693035
      Nov 12, 2026 @ 11:03pm
      7 hours
      AlexSabahatvotetrailactivity #107672722
      Nov 12, 2026 @ 1:16pm
      17 hours
      AlexSabahatriddentrailactivity #107672706
      Nov 12, 2026 @ 1:16pm
      17 hours
      trailforksaddvideoactivity #107552078
      Nov 10, 2026 @ 11:31am
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      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      Isaacg77trailCattle Hill OutlookRode this just after the rain and won’t...
      Feb 19, 2026 @ 5:01pm
      Feb 19, 2026
      logan24trailMellow MileFun trail! Quite steep in a few places...
      Jan 24, 2026 @ 10:25pm
      Jan 24, 2026
      kjsridertrailMellow MileCorrection, a few days without rain and...
      Dec 24, 2025 @ 10:53am
      Dec 24, 2025
      kjsridertrailMellow MileWet and tacky today, a few days with rain and...
      Dec 24, 2025 @ 10:49am
      Dec 24, 2025
      ruffryder69trailMellow MileNice alt to mile, skips the waterfall. Gets...
      Dec 9, 2025 @ 10:03am
      Dec 9, 2025

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2125 miles5,794 ft11 miles1,319 ft
      #2,484#1052915711125,856
      E-Bike911 miles2,411 ft5 miles1,273 ft
      #4,400#152344233,967
      Gravel Bike1321 miles2,858 ft7 miles1,243 ft
      #2,097#8589168
      Adaptive Bike34 miles515 ft1 mile938 ft
      #3,962#134191
      Horse21 mile85 ft2,123 ft1,066 ft
      31
      Hike2327 miles5,748 ft11 miles1,319 ft
      #3,435#1471452711,422
      Trail Running2327 miles5,748 ft11 miles1,319 ft
      #5,516#19515271709

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Pacifica?
      Pacifica has 2 areas to explore for e-biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated e-biking trails in Pacifica?
      The highest rated e-biking trails in Pacifica are: View all e-biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Pacifica?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Pacifica. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pacifica?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pacifica?
      ▼ How many trails are in Pacifica?
      Pacifica has a total of 26 trails. Of those, 9 are designated for e-biking. Browse top e-biking trails in Pacifica to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Pacifica?
      Pacifica supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest e-biking trails in Pacifica?
      The steepest e-biking trail in Pacifica is Sweeney Ridge Trail with an average grade of 8.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Pacifica?
      The overall region status for Pacifica is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 18 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 15
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Pacifica?
      Yes, Pacifica supports e-bike riding. There are 8 trails in Pacifica that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular e-biking routes in Pacifica?
      ▼ 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)
      View all Strava segments in Pacifica.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the most popular e-biking trails in Pacifica?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Pacifica?
      The best beginner e-biking trails in Pacifica are: View all beginner e-biking trails in Pacifica.
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