4.6 miles
Distance
864 ft
Climb
-797 ft
Descent
1,087 ft
High Point
65 ft
Altitude change
750 ft
Altitude min
941 ft
Altitude start
1,007 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
51.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,350 ft
Distance flat

Fun, easy, flowy route, mostly single track.

Detailed Description
Southside Short Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Ukiah California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 864 ft with a max elevation of 1,087 ft then descends -797 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Aug 2, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 18, 2024)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Ukiah Valley Trail Group (mendotrails.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 0 min
  • Altitude change
    65 ft
  • Altitude min
    750 ft
  • Altitude start
    941 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,007 ft
  • Climb
    864 ft
  • Descent
    -797 ft
  • Grade
    0.3%
  • Grade max
    -28.6%
  • Grade min
    51.3%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,350 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Activity Logs
    3
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