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Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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- > 80%
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Trail Last Used
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- < 2 days
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- < 2 weeks
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Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where users jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
16 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Hike
16 trails
- Trail Running
16 trails
Region Details
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- 5
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 31, 2022Stats
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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.
Photos of Shadow Cliffs Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Slytherin | Oct 31, 2022 @ 5:06am Oct 31, 2022 | Dry | waltchui | ||
| Arroyo Macho Iron Horse Gravel Connector | Oct 31, 2022 @ 12:06pm Oct 31, 2022 | Dry | waltchui | ||
| West Arroyo Macho Multi Use Trail | Jun 4, 2022 @ 5:35pm Jun 4, 2022 | Ideal | Burton06 | ||
| Arroyo Valle | Jun 4, 2022 @ 5:35pm Jun 4, 2022 | Variable | Burton06 | ||
| East Arroyo Mocho Multi Use Trail | Jan 17, 2022 @ 9:20am Jan 17, 2022 | Unknown | dhtahoe2010 | ||
| Lizzo | Feb 28, 2021 @ 7:31am Feb 28, 2021 | Dry | HNC71 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| grhxc | add | trail | activity #106766485 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 1:44pm Oct 28, 2026 |
| chulavista | wishlist | region | activity #81912385 | Oct 7, 2025 @ 4:41pm Oct 7, 2025 |
| Arturo2brJf0 | wishlist | trail | activity #58287294 | Sep 3, 2024 @ 1:01pm Sep 3, 2024 |
| sanfret | update | trail | activity #36122077 | Dec 19, 2022 @ 7:07pm Dec 19, 2022 |
| waltchui | add | report | activity #35042779 and 1 more | Oct 31, 2022 @ 2:14pm Oct 31, 2022 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Very short and flat. Good spot to introduce... | Oct 16, 2021 @ 1:25pm Oct 16, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Sycamore Grove Park | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4.5 km | |
| Pleasanton Ridge | 27 | 27 | 4.6 km | ||
| Del Valle Regional Park | 17 | 41 | 7 | 8.6 km | |
| Brushy Peak Regional Preserve | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.5 km | |
| Five Canyons Open Space | 2 | 2 | 9.6 km |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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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 | 16 | 13 miles | 164 ft | 4 miles | 213 ft | #12,367 | #509 | 1 | 8 | 1,770 | ||
| E-Bike | 6 | 5 miles | 16 ft | 2,251 ft | 213 ft | #9,283 | #303 | 6 | 185 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 13 miles | 151 ft | 3 miles | 213 ft | #9,557 | #4,028 | 49 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 30 ft | 2,057 ft | 33 ft | #9,565 | #4,026 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 3 miles | 702 ft | 33 ft | #9,557 | #4,028 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 16 | 13 miles | 164 ft | 4 miles | 213 ft | #12,391 | #501 | 8 | 59 | |||
| Trail Running | 16 | 13 miles | 164 ft | 4 miles | 213 ft | #11,154 | #441 | 8 | 247 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs are:
- Leaky Faucet (3.8/5)
- Short Fun (3.8/5)
- Arroyo Valle (3.8/5)
- Bound Up (3.8/5)
- Romper Fun (3.8/5)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Shadow Cliffs?
The best hiking trails in Shadow Cliffs are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Shadow Cliffs?
The best trail running trails in Shadow Cliffs are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What activities are most popular in Shadow Cliffs?
Shadow Cliffs supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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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.
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Are the trails open in Shadow Cliffs?
The overall region status for Shadow Cliffs is Clear / Green. Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
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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.
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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)
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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)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Shadow Cliffs?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Shadow Cliffs are:
- Leaky Faucet (3/5)
- Short Fun (3/5)
- Arroyo Valle (3/5)
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