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SaveRiverside 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 and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and loose. Scenery includes creeks, views and canyons. Common trail features include drops, jumps and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Sycamore Canyon and Short Lines.
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- Mountain Bike
105 trails
- E-Bike
63 trails
- Gravel Bike
34 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
15 trails
- Hike
95 trails
- Trail Running
95 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 2
- 39
- 42
- 10
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Sep 25, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 105
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 105
- Trails E-Bike
- 63
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 34
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 15
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 95
- Trails Trail Running
- 95
- Total Distance
- 69 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,506 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,118 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,797 ft
- Reports
- 485
- Photos
- 242
- Completed Counter
- 9,473
Sub Regions
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Short Lines
- 10
- 6
- 1
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Sycamore Canyon
- 25
- 34
- 9
- 3
- 1
Popular Riverside Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,287 ft • 0 ft • 395 •
Short single tack that is essentially a grouping of berms that twists down the hillside. If you follow the trail left at the rock outcropping there are a couple of optional small drops.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,461 ft • 113 ft • 354 •
Short singletrack with a couple steep rutted sections and rock faces to travel over.
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 915 ft • 4 ft • 318 •
Quick DH trail that starts off with a rock garden that leads to a roll-able double, a small rock drop, and a step up.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,612 ft • 93 ft • 316 •
A fun single track, that twists and turns its way around a couple hillsides. It features a rock face, a couple of roller coasters, and optional small drops, and jumps. The trail ends with a small hill climb, that intersects Farside....
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 1 mile • 124 ft • 275 •
An easy smooth flowing XC trail that runs on the north side of the Sycamore Arroyo. There are a couple rock jumps on the trail, and a couple larger rock drops off to the side.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,881 ft • 0 ft • 261 •
Singletrack that curves along the walls of a gully with just enough downslope to keep you in your higher/faster gears. The speed you carry turns rocks into senders/drops, and makes the small square edged rocks a risk for pinch flats.
Riverside Mountain Bike Routes
15 miles • 1,917 ft • 10 • Loop •
An 14 mile route covering some of the most fun blue trails in Sycamore Canyon. This route cover the...
★ 2.0 • 5 miles • 390 ft • 5 • Loop •
Small 5 mile loop. Climbing with switchback descents.
Photos of Riverside Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Hitman DH | Sep 25, 2026 @ 11:45pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 25, 2026 | Dry | socalmtbguide | ||
| Little Moab | Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 19, 2026 | Dry | socalmtbguide | ||
| 9.75 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 19, 2026 | Dry | socalmtbguide | ||
| Three Bridges | Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 19, 2026 | Dry | socalmtbguide | ||
| Rock Slide DH | Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 19, 2026 | Dry | socalmtbguide | ||
| Sputnik | Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 19, 2026 | Dry | socalmtbguide | ||
| N Arroyo Trail | Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:55am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 2, 2026 | Very Dry | gymclasshero | ||
| Fire Road | Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:55am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 2, 2026 | Very Dry | gymclasshero | ||
| East Side Border | Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:55am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 2, 2026 | Very Dry | gymclasshero | ||
| Bottle Rocket | Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:55am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 2, 2026 | Very Dry | gymclasshero |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| CARLA3XkesM | vote | trail | activity #105534459 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 8:58am Oct 9, 2026 |
| AlanpTOZYn | ridden | trail | activity #104679700 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 8:00pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| socalmtbguide | add | report | activity #104599333 and 5 more | Sep 25, 2026 @ 11:44pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| socalmtbguide | difficultyvote | trail | activity #104599267 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 11:41pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| Timplowboy | add | photo | activity #104351120 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 7:39am Sep 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Insane rock drop | Feb 12, 2026 @ 5:21pm Feb 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Concrete barriers added to the middle of this... | Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:19pm Feb 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Cold War is far easier than this trail. So are... | Jan 28, 2026 @ 4:04pm Jan 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Few features, flat turns, and deep dust. The... | May 19, 2025 @ 5:44pm May 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Heads up the honeybee farm boxes are back.... | Apr 19, 2025 @ 7:21am Apr 19, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k3 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge61 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge61 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge3 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| kawasaki test track | skill park | Riverside | |
| Honda MX/SX Test tracks | skill park | Riverside |
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 | 105 | 69 miles | 10,505 ft | 38 miles | 1,119 ft | #1,309 | #69 | 239 | 485 | 2 | 15,154 | |
| E-Bike | 63 | 27 miles | 4,232 ft | 15 miles | 978 ft | #3,233 | #128 | 404 | 1 | 1,351 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 34 | 31 miles | 2,674 ft | 16 miles | 1,119 ft | #1,805 | #72 | 3 | 39 | 10 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 6 miles | 942 ft | 3 miles | 860 ft | #3,721 | #124 | 29 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 15 | 8 miles | 1,352 ft | 4 miles | 584 ft | #2,127 | #41 | 62 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 3 miles | 125 ft | 1 mile | 108 ft | 48 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 95 | 65 miles | 9,249 ft | 35 miles | 1,119 ft | #3,583 | #151 | 456 | 505 | |||
| Trail Running | 95 | 65 miles | 9,249 ft | 35 miles | 1,119 ft | #3,035 | #112 | 456 | 240 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Riverside?
Riverside 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 Riverside?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Riverside are:
- Chicken Hawk (4.3/5)
- Rock steady (4.2/5)
- Hitman DH (4.2/5)
- Pipe Line (4.2/5)
- Little Moab (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Riverside?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Riverside. 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 Riverside?
The longest trail in Riverside is Santa Ana River Trail (Riverside County) at 12.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Riverside?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Riverside?
The best trail running trails in Riverside are:
- Gage Canal Park Walkway
- Sycamore Highlands
- Santa Ana River Trail (Riverside County)
- Rosanna Scott Memorial Bicycle Trail
- Rosanna Scott Memorial Bicycle Trail
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How many trails are in Riverside?
Riverside has a total of 105 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Riverside to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Riverside?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Riverside is Farside with 560 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Riverside?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Riverside is Lake Hills dh with 907 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Riverside?
Riverside supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Riverside?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Riverside is Little Moab with an average grade of 8.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Riverside?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Riverside. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Riverside?
The overall region status for Riverside is Clear / Green. Out of 83 trails:
- Clear / Green: 75
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Riverside?
Yes, Riverside supports e-bike riding. There are 48 trails in Riverside 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 Riverside?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Riverside are: View all mountain biking routes in Riverside.
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What is the highest summit in Riverside?
The highest summit in Riverside is Arlington Mountain at 1,827 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Riverside?
The most popular Strava segments in Riverside are:
- Pedestrian Territory (8,597 athletes)
- SART to Lake Evans TT (5,480 athletes)
- Fairmount Park to Bike Path (4,615 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Riverside?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Riverside. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Riverside.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Riverside?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Riverside. View all adaptive trails in Riverside for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Riverside?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Riverside are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Riverside?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Riverside are:
- Chicken Hawk (4.8/5)
- Hidden Jim (3/5)
- Mc Twist (4.2/5)
Activities
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