Boiler Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJackson Demonstration State Forest
Mendocino, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonYear round, best in Spring and Fall.
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Land OwnerJackson 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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Boiler mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-352 ft
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Altitude min54 ft
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Altitude max470 ft
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Altitude start470 ft
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Altitude end118 ft
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Grade-6.748%
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Grade max-37.979%
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Grade min25.26%
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Distance climb1,228 ft
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Distance down3,430 ft
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Distance flat555 ft
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Avg time00:08:25
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Avg reverse time00:15:03
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
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- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
- 1 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
- 27 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
- 403 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2025
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