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SavePlaskett 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 and Mountain Biking. Scenery includes ridgelines, creeks and summits. Popular destinations include Ventana Wilderness and Prewitt Ridge.
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- Mountain Bike
6 trails
- Hike
16 trails
- Trail Running
16 trails
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 15, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 18
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 16
- Trails Trail Running
- 16
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 89 miles
- Total Descent
- 23,069 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,772 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,905 ft
- Reports
- 9
- Photos
- 32
- Completed Counter
- 112
Articles
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Popular Plaskett Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 27 miles • 4,214 ft • 20 •
While Old Coast Rd gets all the press due to it's ease of access, Old Coast Road affords the committed adventurist with endless views of the Pacific and surrounding Santa Lucia Mountains. Lots of camping available around Prewitt Ridge...
• 5 ★ 4.7 • 4 miles • 124 ft • 10 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 41 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 267 ft • 5 •
Start at San Martin Top, the 1st Mile is going west along San Martin Top Rd. At the end of the rd, go over a low chain gate to proceed further west and down steeply. Near the end of the jeep rd, go north from a picnic ground style grill...
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 198 ft • 2 •
The route starts at 2800ft on Plaskett Rd. This is where private property signs are seen if you go beyond this point. The first mile is a difficult traverse on a thin tread. Some pushing is required to get up short climbs, and some...
• 5 ★ 1.0 • 2 miles • 8 ft • 1 •
The trail begins nicely at a dispersed campsite along Plaskett Ridge Rd and follows an easy ridgeline. Branch off the main ridge to stay on the less technical ridge, follow it down to elevation 1300, this ridge is an old firebreak and...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 501 ft • • hike
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
Photos of Plaskett Mountain Bike
Videos of Plaskett Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| San Martin Top | Nov 28, 2024 @ 8:11am Nov 28, 2024 | Unknown | jpdoelman | ||
| Plaskett Ridge Downhill | Nov 28, 2024 @ 7:47am Nov 28, 2024 | Very Dry | jpdoelman | ||
| Prewitt Ridge Trail (DH section) | Jul 10, 2023 @ 8:43am Jul 10, 2023 | Dry | jpdoelman |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| veksgY | wishlist | trail | activity #100770954 | Aug 4, 2026 @ 9:34pm Aug 4, 2026 |
| veksgY | wishlist | trail | activity #100770849 and 2 more | Aug 4, 2026 @ 9:29pm Aug 4, 2026 |
| stcherry | wishlist | trail | activity #97752667 | Jun 25, 2026 @ 12:47am Jun 25, 2026 |
| MaBudi | wishlist | trail | activity #96892018 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:13am Jun 13, 2026 |
| Patmurphy1300 | wishlist | trail | activity #94604583 | May 12, 2026 @ 7:37pm May 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | The mosquitoes and flies were awful. Had to... | May 31, 2025 @ 10:38pm May 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | Feb 22, 2025. Rode this today, it was in great... | Feb 22, 2025 @ 9:19pm Feb 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | The trail is totally rideable. It’s tricky... | Jan 5, 2025 @ 6:15am Jan 5, 2025 | ||
| report | Not recommended, walk this from the bottom... | Nov 28, 2024 @ 8:30am Nov 28, 2024 | ||
| trail | The tread is now easily followed and... | Nov 28, 2024 @ 8:20am Nov 28, 2024 |
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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 | 42 miles | 14,800 ft | 26 miles | 3,392 ft | #5,883 | #201 | 31 | 8 | 446 | ||
| E-Bike | 1 | 27 miles | 4,491 ft | 13 miles | 1,237 ft | 2 | 35 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 27 miles | 4,491 ft | 13 miles | 1,237 ft | #6,577 | #2,075 | 3 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 27 miles | 4,491 ft | 13 miles | 1,237 ft | 2 | ||||||
| Hike | 16 | 80 miles | 16,850 ft | 35 miles | 4,741 ft | #3,908 | #163 | 1 | 5 | 307 | ||
| Trail Running | 16 | 80 miles | 16,850 ft | 35 miles | 4,741 ft | #3,581 | #133 | 5 | 4 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 27 miles | 4,491 ft | 13 miles | 1,237 ft | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Plaskett?
Plaskett 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 Plaskett?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Plaskett are:
- Prewitt Ridge Trail (DH section) (4.2/5)
- Willet-Plaskett (4.1/5)
- Plaskett Ridge Downhill (3.6/5)
- South Coast Road (0/5)
- San Martin Top (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Plaskett?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Plaskett are:
- July (8 activities)
- April (7 activities)
- June (6 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Plaskett?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Plaskett. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Plaskett?
The longest trail in Plaskett is South Coast Road at 26.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Plaskett?
The best hiking trails in Plaskett are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Plaskett?
The best trail running trails in Plaskett are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Plaskett?
Plaskett has a total of 18 trails. Of those, 6 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Plaskett to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Plaskett?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Plaskett is South Coast Road with 4,214 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Plaskett?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Plaskett is South Coast Road with 4,490 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Plaskett?
Plaskett supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Plaskett?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Plaskett is Mill Creek Trail with an average grade of 6.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Plaskett?
Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 1
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Plaskett?
There are 1 trails in Plaskett that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Plaskett?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Plaskett are:
- AM (8 activities)
- Gravel (1 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Plaskett?
The highest summit in Plaskett is Cone Peak at 5,154 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Plaskett?
The most popular Strava segments in Plaskett are:
- Dirty Plaskett Ridge - Climbing some more (449 athletes)
- Dirty Plaskett Ridge Start (316 athletes)
- PR DH to Cattle Trough (263 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Plaskett?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Plaskett are:
- Prewitt Ridge Trail (DH section)
- Plaskett Ridge Downhill
- Willet-Plaskett
- South Coast Road
- San Martin Top
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Plaskett?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Plaskett are:
- South Coast Road (0/5)
- Mill Creek Trail (0/5)
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