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SavePenryn 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, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Horseback, Nordic Skiing, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include State Game Land 156.
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- Mountain Bike
7 trails
- Gravel Bike
2 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
14 trails
- Trail Running
14 trails
- Snowshoe
6 trails
- Nordic Ski
4 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Jul 1, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 14
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 14
- Trails Trail Running
- 14
- Trails Snowshoe
- 6
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 4
- Total Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,734 ft
- Total Vertical
- 699 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,171 ft
- Reports
- 9
- Photos
- 3
- Completed Counter
- 711
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State Game Land 156
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Popular Penryn Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,738 ft • 89 ft • 63 •
This section follows the ridge line. Trail is always blazed with yellow rectangles.
• 45 ★ 5.0 • 2,651 ft • 0 ft • 50 •
This section is fairly steep with sequential drops. Don't endo here! Trail is blazed with yellow rectangles.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 4,009 ft • 0 ft • 31 •
This section is for lovers of a rocky, washed-out rain gully full of rocks and drops.
• 5 ★ 2.0 • 4 miles • 351 ft • 7 •
The trail section following power lines is best avoided by hikers and bikers. Most of it is tick-infested, chest-high grass with frequent muddy swamps.
• 5 ★ 1.0 • 1 mile • 205 ft • 1 •
Trail is blazed with yellow rectangles.
Photos of Penryn Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Horseshoe Trail (DBD) | Jul 1, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/New_York) Jul 1, 2026 | Very Dry | bummienotes | ||
| Horseshoe (ridge) | Jul 1, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/New_York) Jul 1, 2026 | Very Dry | bummienotes | ||
| 5 Mile Designated Route | Apr 12, 2022 @ 2:02pm Apr 12, 2022 | Ideal | cpurdue SAMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bummienotes | add | report | activity #98225660 and 1 more | Jul 1, 2026 @ 2:12pm Jul 1, 2026 |
| Joeb2XX86 | wishlist | region | activity #77134003 | Jul 31, 2025 @ 8:46pm Jul 31, 2025 |
| jniko25 | wishlist | trail | activity #56588721 | Aug 2, 2024 @ 10:11am Aug 2, 2024 |
| trixy | comment | trail | activity #55339017 | Jul 8, 2024 @ 9:21am Jul 8, 2024 |
| Dmayercik | add | report | activity #49559693 | Feb 26, 2024 @ 1:52pm Feb 26, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Don't bother climbing this trail.. it's steep!... | Jul 8, 2024 @ 9:21am Jul 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Not sure the best way, but this is how I do... | Jun 16, 2017 @ 4:51am Jun 16, 2017 | ||
| trail | How do I split into smaller pieces? | Jun 13, 2017 @ 2:54am Jun 13, 2017 | ||
| trail | Only 2 short sections are double black. Trail... | Jun 13, 2017 @ 2:50am Jun 13, 2017 |
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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 | 7 | 14 miles | 2,615 ft | 9 miles | 699 ft | #10,189 | #3,176 | 3 | 9 | 1,600 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 6 miles | 1,033 ft | 5 miles | 600 ft | #3,313 | #1,222 | 1 | 27 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 6 miles | 1,033 ft | 5 miles | 600 ft | #6,123 | #1,739 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 5 | 7 miles | 1,549 ft | 5 miles | 699 ft | #3,074 | #1,662 | 4 | ||||
| Hike | 14 | 18 miles | 3,734 ft | 12 miles | 699 ft | #8,907 | #3,108 | 9 | 125 | |||
| Trail Running | 14 | 18 miles | 3,734 ft | 12 miles | 699 ft | #9,301 | #3,116 | 9 | 60 | |||
| Snowshoe | 6 | 8 miles | 1,201 ft | 4 miles | 673 ft | #1,616 | #933 | 1 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 4 | 6 miles | 974 ft | 4 miles | 673 ft | #1,729 | #888 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Penryn?
Penryn 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 Penryn?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Penryn are:
- Horseshoe Trail (DBD) (4.2/5)
- Horseshoe (ridge) (4.1/5)
- Horseshoe (mud, tall grass, ticks) (3.7/5)
- Horseshoe (half is NO BIKES) (3.6/5)
- Horseshoe (rocky washout) (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Penryn?
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What is the longest trail in Penryn?
The longest trail in Penryn is Horseshoe (mud, tall grass, ticks) at 3.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Penryn?
The best hiking trails in Penryn are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Penryn?
The best trail running trails in Penryn are:
- Horseshoe Trail (DBD)
- Horseshoe (ridge)
- Horseshoe (mud, tall grass, ticks)
- Horseshoe (rocky washout)
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How many trails are in Penryn?
Penryn has a total of 14 trails. Of those, 7 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Penryn to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Penryn?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Penryn is Horseshoe (mud, tall grass, ticks) with 351 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Penryn?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Penryn is Horseshoe (mud, tall grass, ticks) with 414 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Penryn?
Penryn supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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Are the trails open in Penryn?
The overall region status for Penryn is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 6 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Penryn?
The most popular Strava segments in Penryn are:
- Horseshoe Trail Climb (703 athletes)
- Horseshoe Trail Climb from Boyer's Run to 1st Tower (696 athletes)
- MCGG 2019 Large Sponsored Segment (634 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Penryn?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Penryn. View all adaptive trails in Penryn for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Penryn?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Penryn are:
- Horseshoe (ridge)
- Horseshoe Trail (DBD)
- Horseshoe (mud, tall grass, ticks)
- Horseshoe (half is NO BIKES)
- Horseshoe (rocky washout)
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