more stats
1,404 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
00:06:04
Avg time
108 ft
Altitude change
1,320 ft
Altitude min
1,428 ft
Altitude max
1,320 ft
Altitude start
1,427 ft
Altitude end
7.7%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
1,404 ft
Distance climb
00:06:04
Avg time

Big Trees (inner) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Joaquin Miller Park (JMP)
    Oakland, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53821 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127939 in Trail Running
    • #113228 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,624 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,334 in Trail Running
    • #6,277 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Oakland

Trail drops you from the bathrooms down to the Sequoia Bayview Trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 132 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,158 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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on Apr 27, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to big-trees-inner trailhead (37.811480, -122.180530)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Cinderella and big trees route for intermediate riders
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      erchprime
      downhill is better. who rides up this? LoL
      Athleticas
      Starts off with a steady uphill that leads into a huge rock feature that has many lines. At the top it finishes off with an steady uphill to skyline.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Trees (inner) located?
      Big Trees (inner) is located in Joaquin Miller Park (JMP), Oakland, California, United States. It is part of the Joaquin Miller Park (JMP) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.81148, -122.18053.
      ▼ How hard is Big Trees (inner)?
      Big Trees (inner) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Trees (inner)?
      Big Trees (inner) has 108 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,320 ft to 1,428 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Trees (inner) a point to point trail?
      Big Trees (inner) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Trees (inner)?
      Big Trees (inner) is 1,404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Trees (inner)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Trees (inner). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Trees (inner)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Trees (inner) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Trees (inner)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Big Trees (inner). The trail is 1,404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Trees (inner)?
      Big Trees (inner) is a very popular trail. There have been 8,599 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,686 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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