6.1 miles
Distance
1,392 ft
Climb
-1,396 ft
Descent
2,211 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,460 ft
Altitude min
2,211 ft
Altitude start
2,208 ft
Altitude end
-121.8%
Grade max
47.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,732 ft
Distance flat

Quick loop down ol'jon to blue blossom and back. Add lower Steam Donkey off Gordon Mills if you want a little more

Detailed Description
Quick BB Route is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Redwood City California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,392 ft with a max elevation of 2,211 ft then descends -1,396 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Sep 16, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (www.openspace.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    57 min 18 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,460 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,211 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,208 ft
  • Climb
    1,392 ft
  • Descent
    -1,396 ft
  • Grade max
    -121.8%
  • Grade min
    47.1%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,732 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    424
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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196
Blue Blossom Special
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Blue Blossom Special
2:17 | 16 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jun 20, 2026
A chill ride through the Blue Blossom Special route. Lovely except for the 1.7mi climb back up.
Blue Blossom | El Corte de Madera | MTB 4K HDR
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Blue Blossom | El Corte de Madera | MTB 4K HDR
7:08 | 519 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 14, 2023

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Lawrence Creek
Sep 16, 2026 @ 7:07am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 16, 2026
Large tree branches on bridge
Oljon
Sep 13, 2026 @ 11:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 13, 2026
2 trees down blocking trail in 2 different locations. Easy portage around but not rideable.
Sierra Morena Trail
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.
Blue Blossom
Jun 18, 2026 @ 6:28pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 18, 2026
All clear!
Gordon Mill
Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 13, 2026
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  • By jgubman & contributors
  • #24548 - 550 views

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