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29.5 miles
Distance
3,126 ft
Climb
-3,094 ft
Descent
1,010 ft
High Point
32 ft
Altitude change
23 ft
Altitude min
25 ft
Altitude start
56 ft
Altitude end
-57.4%
Grade max
61.3%
Grade min
13 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat
Starts at Big River parking lot and makes a big loop with about half single track and half dirt road with a short section of paved road.
Detailed Description
Big River Big Loop is a 30 mile popular intermediate route located near Mendocino California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 45 trails. This route climbs 3,126 ft with a max elevation of 1,010 ft then descends -3,094 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 18, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance30 miles
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Avg time8 hr 22 min
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Altitude min23 ft
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Altitude start25 ft
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Altitude end56 ft
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Climb3,126 ft
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Descent-3,094 ft
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Grade max-57.4%
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Grade min61.3%
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Distance climb13 miles
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Distance down12 miles
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Distance flat5 miles
40 Reviews & Comments
tomjoad773
Very solid route. Not too terrible elevation. Most of the singletrack parallels forest service roads so if you want to save some gas for later you can bail on a section and still stay on route.
The section EZ Out is the most technical singletrack on the route.
Not many views except near the top of Observatory Hill
The section EZ Out is the most technical singletrack on the route.
Not many views except near the top of Observatory Hill
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mtb
E-Z Out and Lindquist Loops, but Blue Gum?
trail: E-Z Out
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Sep 3, 2026
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Lindquist Loops- Jackson Demonstration State Forest
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Oct 31, 2024
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