more stats
3,274 ft
Distance
-323 ft
Descent
00:03:22
Avg time
-323 ft
Altitude change
1,832 ft
Altitude min
2,156 ft
Altitude max
2,156 ft
Altitude start
1,834 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
-1.1%
Grade min
3,274 ft
Distance down
00:03:22
Avg time

Clouds Rest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Bello Open Space
    Palo Alto, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 40 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Midpeninsula Regional Open Space

Muddy in winter. Includes a steep wall when climbing.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 78 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Clouds Rest Trail Reports

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Jan 23, 2025 @ 12:21pm
Jan 23, 2025
 Damp/tacky in a few sections, a few puddles, but the majority is dry.
Sep 11, 2022 @ 2:00pm
Sep 11, 2022
 Space dust everywhere. Very steep to get out already but there’s maybe 5-6 inches of dry caked dust of some kind
Jan 24, 2022 @ 4:02pm
Jan 24, 2022
 Rutted, A little muddy in some spots
Jul 20, 2021 @ 7:28pm
Jul 20, 2021
Apr 11, 2021 @ 12:29pm
Apr 11, 2021
 Loose dirt over hard and rutted. Makes for an interesting descent.
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Status:
on Jan 23, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clouds Rest located?
      Clouds Rest is located in Monte Bello Open Space, Palo Alto, California, United States. It is part of the Monte Bello Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.32496, -122.20126.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clouds Rest?
      The trail has 323 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,832 ft to 2,156 ft.
      ▼ Is Clouds Rest a point to point trail?
      Clouds Rest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Clouds Rest?
      Clouds Rest is 3,274 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clouds Rest?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clouds Rest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Clouds Rest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clouds Rest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clouds Rest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Clouds Rest. The trail is 3,274 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clouds Rest?
      Clouds Rest is a moderately popular trail. There have been 649 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 635 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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