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SavePleasanton 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 in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking, Horseback and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, rock gardens and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Pleasanton Ridge, Sunol Regional Wilderness and Shadow Cliffs.
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- Mountain Bike
118 trails
- E-Bike
46 trails
- Adaptive Bike
54 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
129 trails
- Trail Running
129 trails
Region Details
- 22
- 6
- 42
- 45
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Oct 16, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 132
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 118
- Trails E-Bike
- 46
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 56
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 54
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 129
- Trails Trail Running
- 129
- Total Distance
- 166 miles
- Total Descent
- 18,289 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,829 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,851 ft
- Reports
- 522
- Photos
- 91
- Completed Counter
- 21,426
Sub Regions
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Pleasanton Ridge
- 27
- 27
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Shadow Cliffs
- 6
- 5
- 1
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Sunol Regional Wilderness
- 6
- 15
- 2
Popular Pleasanton Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 2,499 ft • 19 ft • 413 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,192 ft • 37 ft • 363 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 594 ft • 0 ft • 329 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 797 ft • 29 ft • 308 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 29 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 991 ft • 0 ft • 307 •
A beautiful ride through the olive grove. Trail can be bumpy.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 299 ft • 32 ft • 303 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 32 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 2,920 ft • 38 ft • 286 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,224 ft • 6 ft • 256 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 6 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Pleasanton Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,495 ft • 3 • Loop •
Enter Golden Eagle HOA Entrance. Augustin Bernal Park. 8063 Golden Eagle Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588...
13 miles • 2,343 ft • 8 • Loop •
start at Castle Ridge, climb up to ridge, do shady creek to north ridge to valle vista, Down turtle pond...
★ 1.0 • 8 miles • 1,373 ft • 3 • Loop •
Enter Golden Eagle HOA Entrance. Augustin Bernal Park. 8063 Golden Eagle Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588...
★ 3.4 • 8 miles • 1,425 ft • 4 • Loop •
Start at the Foothill entrance. Great training ride for climbing.
7 miles • 1,425 ft • 4 • Loop •
Hard climb - Fun Descent. Best time ride, weekday mornings, few hikers on the trail.
Photos of Pleasanton Mountain Bike
Videos of Pleasanton Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Augustin Bernal | Oct 13, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 13, 2026 | Ideal | ArjangcaTHa7 | Downed oak tree at the first jump. Need... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| grhxc | add | trail | activity #106766485 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 1:44pm Oct 28, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #106216753 and 1 more | Oct 19, 2026 @ 11:31am Oct 19, 2026 |
| grhxc | add | report | activity #106000714 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 11:46am Oct 16, 2026 |
| grhxc | add | trail | activity #105885738 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 12:42pm Oct 14, 2026 |
| cliveheke | add | report | activity #105780000 and 4 more | Oct 12, 2026 @ 4:35pm Oct 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | H | Aug 6, 2026 @ 1:59pm Aug 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a very (very) popular hiking, walking... | Jan 1, 2026 @ 7:39am Jan 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Closed from top | Aug 10, 2025 @ 9:46am Aug 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | Awesome trail. | May 10, 2025 @ 10:34am May 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | Hit this on my hardtail and regretted it. Very... | Apr 21, 2025 @ 8:04pm Apr 21, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k115 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge152 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge22 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k116 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge153 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge22 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Pleasanton BMX Park | skill park | Pleasanton |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Beeline Bikes Tri-Valley
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Bicycles! PleasantonBike Shop
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Cyclepath PleasantonBike Shop
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Real BicyclesBike Shop
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 | 118 | 149 miles | 16,870 ft | 57 miles | 2,343 ft | #900 | #51 | 88 | 522 | 7 | 30,809 | |
| E-Bike | 46 | 67 miles | 4,852 ft | 27 miles | 2,343 ft | #1,719 | #93 | 1 | 465 | 6,659 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 56 | 109 miles | 9,623 ft | 39 miles | 2,343 ft | #1,338 | #719 | 157 | 89 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 54 | 84 miles | 11,362 ft | 38 miles | 2,073 ft | #1,045 | #24 | 284 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 6 miles | 236 ft | 1 mile | 725 ft | #2,866 | #69 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 4 | 6 miles | 463 ft | 2 miles | 1,965 ft | #2,590 | #187 | 35 | ||||
| Hike | 129 | 165 miles | 18,241 ft | 61 miles | 2,828 ft | #1,369 | #84 | 1 | 507 | 1,354 | ||
| Trail Running | 129 | 165 miles | 18,241 ft | 61 miles | 2,828 ft | #1,031 | #60 | 507 | 1,028 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pleasanton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pleasanton are:
- Valle Vista Trail (4.3/5)
- Equestrian (4.2/5)
- Vogel Lane (4.1/5)
- Worm Protection Plan (WPP) (4.1/5)
- Indian Joe Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Pleasanton?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Pleasanton. 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 Pleasanton?
The longest trail in Pleasanton is Sunol Ridge Trail at 8.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pleasanton?
The best hiking trails in Pleasanton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pleasanton?
The best trail running trails in Pleasanton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton has a total of 132 trails. Of those, 118 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pleasanton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pleasanton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pleasanton is Cerro Este Road with 1,545 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pleasanton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pleasanton is Sunol Ridge Trail with 1,892 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Pleasanton?
The following bike services are available in Pleasanton:
- Bike Shop (4)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pleasanton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pleasanton is Sixth Road Trail with an average grade of 24.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Pleasanton?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Pleasanton are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Pleasanton?
The overall region status for Pleasanton is Clear / Green. Out of 66 trails:
- Clear / Green: 60
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Pleasanton?
Yes, Pleasanton supports e-bike riding. There are 41 trails in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Pleasanton are: View all mountain biking routes in Pleasanton.
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What is the highest summit in Pleasanton?
The highest summit in Pleasanton is Sunol Peak at 2,185 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pleasanton?
The most popular Strava segments in Pleasanton are:
- Las Lomas High School Sprint (17,320 athletes)
- Las Lomas NB from the stop (15,776 athletes)
- Greenbrook to El Capitan (13,354 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Pleasanton?
Yes, there are 54 accessible/adaptive trails in Pleasanton. View all adaptive trails in Pleasanton for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pleasanton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pleasanton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pleasanton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pleasanton are:
- Courdet (4.4/5)
- Blue Oak Knoll (4/5)
- Schuhart Fork (4/5)
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