18.4 miles
Distance
4,679 ft
Climb
-4,695 ft
Descent
1,500 ft
High Point

Summer riding safety: Even with coastal fog breeze and shade under trees, heat from sunlight can sap energy quickly. Bring LOTS of water to hydrate (minimum 65 ounces (2 liters)) and healthy high-carb foods to fuel. Watch out for rattlesnakes!

Great combination of single track trails (Idylberry, Goat, Queenstone, Ponti Ridge) and fire roads (Chicken Shack, Big Rock Ridge, Luiz, Queenstone). Cardiac ascents on fire roads Chicken Shack and Queenstone. Technical descents on fire road Luiz and single tracks Goat and rollercoaster on Ponti Ridge; brake-check before launching Surface condition of trails and roads well-worn hardpack with some loose small rocks on roads.

Detailed Description
Chicken Shack Triple Loop is a 18 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Lucas Valley - Marinwood California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 4,679 ft with a max elevation of 1,500 ft then descends -4,695 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Lucas Valley - Marinwood
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    8
More Stats for Chicken Shack Triple Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 17 min
  • Altitude min
    89 ft
  • Altitude start
    121 ft
  • Altitude end
    108 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -67.9%
  • Grade min
    71.3%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,652 ft

Directions

  1. Bike east on Creekside Drive.
  2. Continue for 200 meters.
  3. Keep right to take Blue Blossom Court.
  4. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  5. Make a right U-turn to stay on Blue Blossom Court.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Bike east on Creekside Drive.
  8. Continue for 400 meters.
  9. Turn left onto Bridgegate Drive.
  10. Continue for 400 meters.
  11. Turn right onto Idylberry Road.
  12. Continue for 200 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Red Mountain Road.
  14. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  15. Turn left onto Queenstone Fire Road.
  16. Continue for 500 meters.
  17. Turn left onto Big Rock Ridge Fire Road.
  18. Continue for 600 meters.
  19. Turn left onto Goat Trail.
  20. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  21. Bike south on Bridgegate Drive.
  22. Continue for 100 meters.
  23. Turn left onto Idylberry Road.
  24. Continue for 200 meters.
  25. Turn left onto Red Mountain Road.
  26. Continue for 400 meters.
  27. Turn right onto Idylberry Trail.
  28. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  29. Turn left onto Idylberry Road.
  30. Continue for 80 meters.
  31. Turn left onto Miller Creek Road.
  32. Continue for 500 meters.
  33. Turn left onto Queenstone Drive.
  34. Continue for 90 meters.
  35. Bike northeast on Queenstone Fire Road.
  36. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  37. Turn right to stay on Queenstone Fire Road.
  38. Continue for 500 meters.
  39. Turn right onto Chicken Shack Fire Road.
  40. Continue for 800 meters.
  41. Turn right onto Ponti Ridge Trail.
  42. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  43. Bike northwest on Nave Drive.
  44. Continue for 40 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Chicken Shack Fire Road
Jun 14, 2025 @ 3:01pm
Jun 14, 2025
Ponti Ridge Trail
May 1, 2025 @ 9:31am
May 1, 2025
Queenstone Fire Road
Jan 18, 2025 @ 2:13pm
Jan 18, 2025
Mostly dry but still tacky in a couple of spots.
Queenstone Trail
Sep 29, 2024 @ 10:07am
Sep 29, 2024
This is a goat track, goes straight up/down and you will not be able to ride it. Avoid.
Goat Trail
Jul 21, 2024 @ 4:24pm
Jul 21, 2024
Really loose per usual and overgrown
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