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1.1 miles
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-179 ft
Descent
00:13:47
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
00:13:47
Avg time
Confusion 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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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerJackson 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
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 64 rides
- 21.2 km avg distance
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- 499 rides
- Last: Oct 27, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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Directions to confusion trailhead
(39.321020, -123.729620)
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mtb
2:39 |
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Oct 25, 2024 , Mendocino
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Oct 25, 2024 , Mendocino
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Relatively flat. Narrow at times. Be careful with the roots on this trail, especially if wet.
Chasebeck734
Not much climbing either way, goes good both directions. Fun single track.
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