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The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      794
      Trails Mountain Bike
      604
      Trails E-Bike
      219
      Trails Horse
      112
      Trails Hike
      697
      Trails Trail Running
      693
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      102
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      61
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      955 miles
      Total Descent
      191,624 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,136 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,139 ft
      Reports
      3,157
      Photos
      953
      Ridden Counter
      65,588

      Outside Logo Articles

      Recommended Routes: Los Gatos, California - CyclingTips
      Mar 30, 2021 from cyclingtips.com
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      Popular Santa Clara County Mountain Biking Trails

      statustitledifficultyrating
      John Nicholas
      Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
      Lisa Killough Trail
      Calero County Park
      Cottle Trail
      Calero County Park
      Red Tail Connector
      Arastradero Preserve
      Bay Area Ridge Trail
      Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
      Saratoga Gap Trail
      Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
      Rocky Ridge
      Santa Teresa County Park
      John Nicholas Trail
      Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
      Turtle Rock
      Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
      Hickory Oaks Trail
      Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
      Los Gatos Creek Trail (Gravel)
      Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
      Ridge 3
      Monte Bello Open Space
      Alpine Road
      Monte Bello Open Space
      Long Ridge Trail
      Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
      Lower White Oak
      Monte Bello Open Space

      Santa Clara County Mountain Bike Routes

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      Calero Loop
      Calero County Park
      7 miles
      Calero Park Loop
      Calero County Park
      9 miles
      san vicente
      Calero County Park
      10 miles
      Arastradero Sampler
      Arastradero Preserve
      7 miles
      Henry Coe Pacheco Falls MTB Adventure
      Gilroy
      23 miles
      Rancho Canada to Calero and back
      Rancho Cañada del Oro
      18 miles
      Rocky Ridge Out and Back
      Santa Teresa County Park
      4 miles
      Harvey Bear 14 Mile Loop Ed Wilson/Gaviota DH
      Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
      14 miles
      Harvey Bear Loop
      Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
      13 miles
      Belgatos to Shannon Long Loop
      Heintz Open Space
      2 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 6 rides
      Yesterday
      • 11 rides
      Past Week
      • 384 rides

      Photos of Santa Clara County Mountain Bike

      trail: Coyote Ridge
      3 |
      Feb 12, 2023 @ 7:58pm
      Feb 12, 2023
      trail: Coyote Ridge
      2 |
      Feb 12, 2023 @ 7:58pm
      Feb 12, 2023
      trail: Coyote Ridge
      1 |
      Feb 12, 2023 @ 7:58pm
      Feb 12, 2023
      trail: Kennedy
      54 |
      Mar 7, 2021 @ 10:30am
      Mar 7, 2021
      411 |
      Feb 26, 2019 @ 4:36pm
      Feb 26, 2019
      329 |
      Jul 8, 2018 @ 9:50am
      Jul 8, 2018
      162 |
      Jul 3, 2017 @ 4:23pm
      Jul 3, 2017
      481 |
      Apr 28, 2015 @ 11:09am
      Apr 28, 2015

      Videos of Santa Clara County Mountain Bike

      Alamitos Creek (Pt.1)
      41 | Mar 5, 2022
      Oak Cove Trail View
      trail: Oak Cove
      77 | Sep 11, 2021
      | Nov 17, 2020
      Willow Ridge Trail
      0:41 | 90 | Apr 22, 2020
      Frame Bag
      1:50 | 210 | Jan 5, 2019
      Walk around
      1:31 | 185 | Jan 5, 2019
      Riding dirt alpine after work.
      1:04 | 513 | Sep 21, 2018
      Rally V1
      1:38 | 142 | Jul 26, 2017

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Alpine Road
      Monte Bello Open Space
      Mar 24, 2023 @ 8:52am
      Mar 24, 2023
      WetTrochtePassable but not recommended. While big...
      John Nicholas Trail
      Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
      Mar 21, 2023 @ 10:56pm
      Mar 21, 2023
      Prevalent MudSteveg3EmQK Trail is closed indefinitely with yellow...
      John Nicholas
      Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
      Mar 21, 2023 @ 3:56pm
      Mar 21, 2023
      Prevalent MudSteveg3EmQK Trail is closed indefinitely with yellow...

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #3152924cesmith84wishlistrouteHick to Mocking Bird.
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 1:57pm
      5 hours
      user #3152924cesmith84wishlistrouteRancho Canada to Calero and back
      Mar 29, 2023 @ 1:48pm
      5 hours
      user #1949841maddy03addtrailCochrane Trail
      Mar 28, 2023 @ 6:18pm
      1 day
      user #1949841maddy03addregionAnderson Lake County Park
      Mar 28, 2023 @ 6:18pm
      1 day
      user #3408349linsonataaddeventPsychic Love spells (973) 384-3997 Love ❤️ Spells in Lafayette, LA
      Mar 28, 2023 @ 3:22pm
      1 day

      Recent Comments

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      user #3426081cmcgrawtrailParker Ranch TrailI thought there was a sign at the top of this...
      Mar 27, 2023 @ 5:06pm
      2 days
      user #2318956joncartermdtrailTownspringsReally not a blue - just a doubletrack with a...
      Mar 26, 2023 @ 8:20pm
      3 days
      user #2318956joncartermdtrailCalaverasThis trail has cattle on it 365 days a year....
      Mar 26, 2023 @ 8:18pm
      3 days
      user #2740241polarsun00trailCutoff TrailIt's a steep and loose gravel road, not a...
      Mar 26, 2023 @ 3:38pm
      Mar 26, 2023
      user #2639812EjohnsentrailJohn NicholasJNT closed at the reservoir as of 3/18 due to...
      Mar 18, 2023 @ 12:43pm
      Mar 18, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike604733 miles148,507 ft323 miles4,137 ft
      9103,15075123,304
      E-Bike219293 miles75,663 ft141 miles4,035 ft
      322,481106,643
      Horse112142 miles26,381 ft64 miles3,891 ft
      47644
      Hike697849 miles170,141 ft374 miles4,137 ft
      283,151385,045
      Trail Running693848 miles169,810 ft374 miles4,137 ft
      3,151382,103
      Dirtbike/Moto10286 miles16,512 ft40 miles1,788 ft
      45167
      ATV/ORV/OHV6157 miles10,741 ft27 miles1,834 ft
      4468
      Nordic Ski14,442 ft98 ft1,601 ft223 ft
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