7.3 miles
Distance
1,908 ft
Climb
-1,906 ft
Descent
2,389 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
1,345 ft
Altitude min
2,213 ft
Altitude start
2,215 ft
Altitude end
-59.1%
Grade max
71.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Fun route from parking lot, along Skyline, dipping into fast rollers and fun downhill turns. Climbs midway and to end, whole thing can be done in a bit over an hour.

Detailed Description
Down Up is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Redwood City California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,908 ft with a max elevation of 2,389 ft then descends -1,906 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Aug 12, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    57 min 28 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,345 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,213 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,215 ft
  • Climb
    1,908 ft
  • Descent
    -1,906 ft
  • Grade max
    -59.1%
  • Grade min
    71.6%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
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  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Manzanita
    Aug 12, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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    El Corte de Madera Creek
    Jul 18, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    Jul 18, 2026
    The trail overall is great right now. There are 2-3 smaller isolated spots with shallow mud from water crossing the trail.
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    Jul 18, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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    Jul 3, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/Los_Angeles)
    Jul 3, 2026
    Very wet. There was some trail work going on to smooth things out just past the parking lot.
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