5,212 ft
Distance
154 ft
Climb
-506 ft
Descent
00:08:25
Avg time

Boiler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round, best in Spring and Fall.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #9018 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90784 in Trail Running
    • #50214 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

This is a very old trail that was put in by the CCC in the 1930's and leads to the Woodlands state park. For many years it was ignored and became over grown and impassable. It gets its name from the old steam boiler left there by the logging industry. The lower part of the trail used to be a logging rail road track. Now with the work by the Mendocino Coast Cyclist and the cooperation of Cal Fire and Cal State parks the trail is one of the most popular in the area. It is very rideable in both directions.Just recently a a very nice redwood bench was put in next to the boiler.where you can stop for a rest and snack.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Boiler mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -352 ft
  • Altitude min
    54 ft
  • Altitude max
    470 ft
  • Altitude start
    470 ft
  • Altitude end
    118 ft
  • Grade
    -6.748%
  • Grade max
    -37.979%
  • Grade min
    25.26%
  • Distance climb
    1,228 ft
  • Distance down
    3,430 ft
  • Distance flat
    555 ft
  • Avg time
    00:08:25
  • Avg reverse time
    00:15:03
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Status:
on May 30, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.38 (15 votes)
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  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
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      Boiler Trail Reports

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      May 30, 2025 @ 11:26am
      May 30, 2025
      May 18, 2025 @ 10:09am
      May 18, 2025
      Jul 4, 2024 @ 12:11am
      Jul 4, 2024
      Clear and riding well if not a bit dry.
      Jul 3, 2024 @ 5:20am
      Jul 3, 2024
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 12:35pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      Really nice. A bit of leaf cover but you get used to it.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 13 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 27 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
      All
      • 403 rides
      • Last: Jun 14, 2025

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      Jun 2, 2025 @ 8:29pm
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      Jun 2, 2025 @ 8:29pm
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      Jan 1, 2024 @ 4:24pm
      Jan 1, 2024

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