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1.1 miles
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-179 ft
Descent
00:13:12
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
556 ft
Altitude min
677 ft
Altitude max
656 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-29.4%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
2,352 ft
Distance climb
2,736 ft
Distance down
945 ft
Distance flat
00:13:12
Avg time

Confusion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44928 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #264796 in Trail Running
    • #224230 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

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Confusion is a highly rated 1 mile popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Mendocino California. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 147 ft green climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 66 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 482 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Mar 6, 2026 @ 3:05pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 6, 2026
 Accidentally rode this trail instead of Parallel Action, and it's kind of a dud. Very slow with a lot of turns, roots and obviously not ridden...
Jul 3, 2024 @ 5:20am
Jul 3, 2024
Apr 11, 2024 @ 12:35pm
Apr 11, 2024
 Significant leaf/detritus cover. Trail is in good shape but I didn't enjoy it much.
Aug 10, 2023 @ 3:51pm
Aug 10, 2023
 Lots of roots
Jun 30, 2023 @ 1:29pm
Jun 30, 2023
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on Mar 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.37 (11 votes)
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        Directions to confusion trailhead (39.321020, -123.729620)
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        6:44 | 137 | Oct 25, 2024 , Mendocino

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Confusion

        ▼ Where is Confusion located?
        Confusion is located in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, Mendocino, California, United States. It is part of the Jackson Demonstration State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.32102, -123.72962.
        ▼ How hard is Confusion?
        Confusion is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Confusion?
        Confusion has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 556 ft to 677 ft.
        ▼ How long is Confusion?
        Confusion is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Confusion?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Confusion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Confusion?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Confusion are:
        • July (34 activities)
        • August (31 activities)
        • September (25 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Confusion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Confusion are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Confusion?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Confusion. 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 Confusion?
        Confusion is a very popular trail. There have been 1,898 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,004 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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