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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 31, 2022

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      16
      Trails Mountain Bike
      16
      Trails E-Bike
      6
      Trails Gravel Bike
      12
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      4
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      16
      Trails Trail Running
      16
      Total Distance
      13 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      4 miles
      Total Descent
      163 ft
      Total Vertical
      212 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      552 ft
      Reports
      8
      Photos
      1
      Completed Counter
      599

      Popular Shadow Cliffs Mountain Biking Trails

      • 60 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 12 ft • 39 •
      Arroyo Valle is a easy doubletrack trail that has a few forks that lead to fun features including a rock garden and riding a skinny surface near the lake.
      • 50 ★ 2.0 • 4,498 ft • 10 ft • 32 •
      Moderately popular white difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 50 ★ 3.0 • 1,056 ft • 2 ft • 23 •
      Moderately popular white difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 2.0 • 315 ft • 0 ft • 19 •
      Less popular white difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 60 ★ 3.0 • 492 ft • 0 ft • 18 •
      Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 35 ★ 3.0 • 3,301 ft • 36 ft • 18 •
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 55 ★ 3.0 • 922 ft • 0 ft • 16 •
      Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 2.0 • 1,959 ft • 25 ft • 11 •
      Less popular white difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 1 rides

      Yesterday

      • 3 rides
      Past Week
      • 7 rides

      Photos of Shadow Cliffs Mountain Bike

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      Jun 12, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Dec 19, 2022 @ 7:07pm
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      Oct 31, 2022

      Recent Comments

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      alohatltrailSlytherinVery short and flat. Good spot to introduce...
      Oct 16, 2021 @ 1:25pm
      Oct 16, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Sycamore Grove Park 10 5 14.5 km
      Pleasanton Ridge 27 274.6 km
      Del Valle Regional Park 17 41 78.6 km
      Brushy Peak Regional Preserve 9 4 19.5 km
      Five Canyons Open Space 2 29.6 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1613 miles164 ft4 miles213 ft
      #12,367#509181,770
      E-Bike65 miles16 ft2,251 ft213 ft
      #9,283#3036185
      Gravel Bike1213 miles151 ft3 miles213 ft
      #9,557#4,02849
      Adaptive Bike43 miles30 ft2,057 ft33 ft
      #9,565#4,0263
      Winter Fat Bike23 miles702 ft33 ft
      #9,557#4,0281
      Hike1613 miles164 ft4 miles213 ft
      #12,391#501859
      Trail Running1613 miles164 ft4 miles213 ft
      #11,154#4418247

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Shadow Cliffs?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Shadow Cliffs are:
      • March (12 activities)
      • August (9 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
      Check the Shadow Cliffs reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Shadow Cliffs?
      Check the Shadow Cliffs trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Shadow Cliffs?
      The longest trail in Shadow Cliffs is Arroyo Valle at 2.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Shadow Cliffs?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Shadow Cliffs?
      ▼ How many trails are in Shadow Cliffs?
      Shadow Cliffs has a total of 16 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Shadow Cliffs?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Shadow Cliffs is Gryffindor with 14 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Shadow Cliffs?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Shadow Cliffs is Romper Fun with 9 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Shadow Cliffs?
      Shadow Cliffs supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Shadow Cliffs is Soph with an average grade of 1.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Shadow Cliffs?
      The overall region status for Shadow Cliffs is Clear / Green. Out of 5 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 5
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Shadow Cliffs?
      Yes, Shadow Cliffs supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Shadow Cliffs that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Shadow Cliffs?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Shadow Cliffs are:
      • AM (4 activities)
      Check the Shadow Cliffs activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Shadow Cliffs?
      The most popular Strava segments in Shadow Cliffs are:
      • Jack London Ext East Bound - Airport Strip (7,141 athletes)
      • Jack London West Bound (6,885 athletes)
      • Airport Wind Tunnel Eastbound (6,816 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Shadow Cliffs.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Shadow Cliffs?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs.

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