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SaveTrinity County 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 Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback and Mountain Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes creeks, lakes and summits. Common trail features include bridges, berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Trinity Center, Trinity Alps Wilderness (Eastern) and Weaverville.
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- Mountain Bike
73 trails
- Horse
186 trails
- Hike
298 trails
- Trail Running
288 trails
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 298
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 73
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 186
- Trails Hike
- 298
- Trails Trail Running
- 288
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 1,031 miles
- Total Descent
- 180,664 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,479 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,144 ft
- Reports
- 2,088
- Photos
- 212
- Completed Counter
- 6,644
Sub Regions
- Hayfork (16)
- Ruth (6)
- Weaverville (46)
- Weaver Basin (46)
- Trinity Alps Wilderness (0)
Popular Trinity County Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.9 • 1 mile • 553 ft • 340 •
Named for the historical mine that once operated in the area, Blue Lead is a thrilling trail meant to be ridden downhill.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,463 ft • 46 ft • 338 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,064 ft • 45 ft • 274 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 45 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,465 ft • 0 ft • 247 •
The upper section of this trail is shrouded in overhanging oaks, while the lower section is less dense and grassy.
• 60 ★ 3.3 • 5 miles • 448 ft • 238 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2,769 ft • 37 ft • 227 •
Black Lead. Nothing else like it in the Weaver Basin.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 50 ft • 225 •
Best traveled north to south, this is just a fun little trail. It starts off in the trees before it moves into an exposed burn scar. Just before its southern end, the trail returns to the trees. During winter and spring months, the...
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 139 ft • 221 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
Trinity County Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 20 miles • 2,781 ft • 11 • Loop •
This is an old one but a good one that gets you some classic trails including the infamous La Grange Ditch...
11 miles • 650 ft • 10 • Shuttled •
This route combines several trails to create an incredible route with primarily flow trails, incorporating...
11 miles • 652 ft • 9 • Shuttled •
This route combines several trails to create the most amount of downhill with the least amount of...
11 miles • 1,396 ft • 7 •
This new to Bigfoot Adventure Challenge route explores the Weaver Basin on some new and newer flow trails...
12 miles • 1,774 ft • 7 • Loop •
This Weaverville Basin Bigfoot Adventure Challenge Route hits many of the west basin routes highlighted by...
14 miles • 1,854 ft • 5 • Loop •
This Bigfoot Adventure Challenge route is an intermediate level challenge on the amazing Weaverville Basin...
Photos of Trinity County Mountain Bike
Videos of Trinity County Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| JOSHfromLoyalton | comment | trail | activity #105571724 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 8:15pm 2 days |
| Inness13 | add | photo | activity #105369531 and 1 more | Oct 6, 2026 @ 4:03pm Oct 6, 2026 |
| Inness13 | add | photo | activity #105255392 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:59pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| Inness13 | vote | trail | activity #105255360 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:57pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| TimHutton | wishlist | route | activity #104359193 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 9:43am Sep 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This trail absolutely rips. Go ride it. | Oct 9, 2026 @ 8:15pm 2 days | ||
| trail | Amazing Forrest and flowing creek. | Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:23pm Jun 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very well built flow trail. Fun features and... | May 30, 2026 @ 9:17am May 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is steep and loose. It would be terrible... | May 17, 2026 @ 6:55pm May 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great trail! A bit loose but not too bad. I... | May 17, 2026 @ 6:38pm May 17, 2026 |
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Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k5 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Trinity Bike Park | skill park | Weaverville |
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 | 73 | 144 miles | 27,356 ft | 60 miles | 4,475 ft | 200 | 2,084 | 51 | 4,397 | |||
| E-Bike | 7 | 7 miles | 633 ft | 2 miles | 292 ft | 129 | 2 | 210 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 44 miles | 4,265 ft | 14 miles | 4,140 ft | 340 | 9 | 28 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 18 miles | 1,867 ft | 5 miles | 3,123 ft | 431 | 1 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 4 miles | 492 ft | 2 miles | 1,198 ft | 119 | ||||||
| Horse | 186 | 681 miles | 113,963 ft | 225 miles | 6,434 ft | 244 | 13 | |||||
| Hike | 298 | 1,031 miles | 180,663 ft | 355 miles | 6,480 ft | 1 | 2,088 | 77 | 1,354 | |||
| Trail Running | 288 | 1,010 miles | 177,021 ft | 349 miles | 6,480 ft | 10 | 2,088 | 23 | 531 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 1 mile | 13 ft | 171 ft | 761 ft | 13 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Trinity County?
Trinity County has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Trinity County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Trinity County are:
- Black Lead (4.5/5)
- Blue Lead (4.5/5)
- Sweepstakes (4.4/5)
- Upper Howe Ditch (4.1/5)
- Howe-Hatfield Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the longest trail in Trinity County?
The longest trail in Trinity County is South Fork Trinity River Trail at 16.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Trinity County?
The best hiking trails in Trinity County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Trinity County?
The best trail running trails in Trinity County are:
- West Weaver Creek Trail Alternate
- Browder
- Vaughn's Connector
- East Weaver Lake Trail
- East Weaver Creek Trail
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How many trails are in Trinity County?
Trinity County has a total of 298 trails. Of those, 73 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Trinity County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Trinity County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Trinity County is South Fork Trinity River Trail with 2,369 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Trinity County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Trinity County is Rough Gulch with 3,623 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Trinity County?
Trinity County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Trinity County?
The following bike services are available in Trinity County:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Trinity County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Trinity County is West Weaver Creek Trail Alternate with an average grade of 12.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Trinity County?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Trinity County are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Trinity County?
The overall region status for Trinity County is Clear / Green. Out of 52 trails:
- Clear / Green: 48
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Trinity County?
There are 4 trails in Trinity County 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 Trinity County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Trinity County are:
- 2026 Bigfoot AC - MTB - Weaverville Basin Long
- Weaver Basin -- The Dream Downhill
- Weaver Basin -- Best Bang For Your Buck
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What is the highest summit in Trinity County?
The highest summit in Trinity County is Thompson Peak at 8,940 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Trinity County?
There are 3 notable sights in Trinity County. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Trinity County.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Trinity County?
The most popular Strava segments in Trinity County are:
- Reverse Jackass Ridge (920 athletes)
- Upper Blue (829 athletes)
- Don's Bypass (Misery Hill) (757 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Trinity County?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Trinity County. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Trinity County.
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Are there local clubs or events in Trinity County?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Trinity County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Trinity County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Trinity County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Trinity County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Trinity County are:
- Browder (2.5/5)
- Garden Gulch Spur (3/5)
- Garden Gulch Tie (3/5)
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