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1.1 miles
Distance
566 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:14:21
Avg time
520 ft
Altitude change
39 ft
Altitude min
605 ft
Altitude max
39 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
8.7%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
66%
Grade min
4,934 ft
Distance climb
965 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:14:21
Avg time

Ames Lodge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mendocino Headlands State Park
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100754 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89191 in Trail Running
    • #233066 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

A long steep climb, not technical, just long (about 1 mile). Lots of fun on the down hill ride but it is a popular trail for hikers and equestrians...so be careful.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 176 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Ames Lodge Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2025 @ 11:34am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 18, 2025
 UPS & downs dry & wet creek ravines , breif sections for speed , lots of growth to catch on pedals to slow or stop ride. Steep &...
Jul 21, 2025 @ 9:36am
Jul 21, 2025
Apr 10, 2025 @ 8:26am
Apr 10, 2025
lots of tree debris at top of trail.
Apr 11, 2024 @ 12:35pm
Apr 11, 2024
 A little hard to follow it at first but you go back north for a short bit once you leave Pole Line.
Oct 23, 2023 @ 10:25am
Oct 23, 2023
 tree down
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on Sep 18, 2025
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Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ames-lodge trailhead (39.296190, -123.751580)
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      2:49 | 721 | Jan 12, 2009 , Mendocino
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      1 Review & Comments

      Chasebeck734 Chasebeck734
      Decent spot to ride up from big river rd to get to mo betta trails to go down. It’s a climb. Can only be so much fun. There’s better trails to drop elevation on I’d say

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ames Lodge located?
      Ames Lodge is located in Mendocino Headlands State Park, Mendocino, California, United States. It is part of the Mendocino Headlands State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.29619, -123.75158.
      ▼ How hard is Ames Lodge?
      Ames Lodge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ames Lodge?
      Ames Lodge has 566 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 39 ft to 605 ft.
      ▼ Is Ames Lodge a point to point trail?
      Ames Lodge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ames Lodge?
      Ames Lodge is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ames Lodge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ames Lodge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ames Lodge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ames Lodge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ames Lodge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Ames Lodge. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ames Lodge?
      Ames Lodge is a very popular trail. There have been 496 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 621 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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