8.0 miles
Distance
1,206 ft
Climb
-1,142 ft
Descent
852 ft
High Point
62 ft
Altitude change
326 ft
Altitude min
365 ft
Altitude start
427 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-30.3%
Grade max
39.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,064 ft
Distance flat

Fire road climb to Catacula to Sam the Eagle. Climb Conn Peak and back down Whiskey Ridge to the parking lot.

Detailed Description
Moore Creek Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Saint Helena California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,206 ft with a max elevation of 852 ft then descends -1,142 ft.
Tags
RidgelineRiver or creekSummit

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jan 10, 2026)

Local Trail Association

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Redwood Trails Alliance (trailsalliance.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 23 min
  • Altitude change
    62 ft
  • Altitude min
    326 ft
  • Altitude start
    365 ft
  • Altitude end
    427 ft
  • Climb
    1,206 ft
  • Descent
    -1,142 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -30.3%
  • Grade min
    39.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,064 ft

10 Reviews & Comments

Curt001
Would definitely recommend going the opposite direction of the arrows and start with Conn Peak! Also would say Climb whiskey ridge and not Alta.

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Activity Logs
    66
Avg: 4.25 (4 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Catacoula
Jan 10, 2026 @ 9:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 10, 2026
Sam The Eagle
Nov 22, 2025 @ 9:34am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 22, 2025
Chiles Creek Trail
Nov 22, 2025 @ 9:34am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 22, 2025
Slightly wet in places but generally good riding.
Conn Peak Trail
May 12, 2025 @ 8:56am
May 12, 2025
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