15.3 miles
Distance
3,258 ft
Climb
-3,262 ft
Descent
2,387 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,392 ft
Altitude min
2,301 ft
Altitude start
2,297 ft
Altitude end
-57.7%
Grade max
51.4%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2,418 ft
Distance flat

Three loops at El Corte de Madera starting from the Skeggs Point parking lot. Easy to bail out after 1 or 2 loops if you realize that you aren't up for all 3 loops.

Detailed Description
Trifecta is a 15 mile popular intermediate route located near Woodside California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 3,258 ft with a max elevation of 2,387 ft then descends -3,262 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Nov 11, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 57 min
  • Altitude min
    1,392 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,301 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,297 ft
  • Climb
    3,258 ft
  • Descent
    -3,262 ft
  • Grade max
    -57.7%
  • Grade min
    51.4%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,418 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    26
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  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
Blue Blossom Special
mtb
Blue Blossom Special
2:17 | 17 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jun 20, 2026
A chill ride through the Blue Blossom Special route. Lovely except for the 1.7mi climb back up.
Corte de Madera - Crossover DH
mtb
Corte de Madera - Crossover DH
trail: Crossover
2:23 | 382 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 30, 2023

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El Corte de Madera Creek
Jul 18, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 13, 2026
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