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1.2 miles
Distance
777 ft
Climb
-258 ft
Descent
00:19:44
Avg time
519 ft
Altitude change
369 ft
Altitude min
954 ft
Altitude max
369 ft
Altitude start
888 ft
Altitude end
8.049%
Grade
-39.881%
Grade max
61.613%
Grade min
4,182 ft
Distance climb
2,035 ft
Distance down
234 ft
Distance flat
00:19:44
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Cookhouse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58356 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14254 in Trail Running
    • #28865 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

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Cookhouse is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Mendocino California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 421 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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on Oct 4, 2025
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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        Directions to cookhouse trailhead (39.326339, -123.711848)

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        1 Review & Comments

        windsurfsf windsurfsf
        Rode this up, not bad. Trail is pretty tight, not sure I would want to go down it. Took Manley down Smile

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        Where is Cookhouse located?
        Cookhouse 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 39.32634, -123.71185.
        How hard is Cookhouse?
        Cookhouse is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.049%.
        What is the elevation gain for Cookhouse?
        Cookhouse has 777 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 258 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 369 ft to 954 ft.
        Is Cookhouse a point to point trail?
        Cookhouse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Cookhouse?
        Cookhouse is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Cookhouse?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cookhouse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Cookhouse?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cookhouse are:
        • August (44 activities)
        • July (29 activities)
        • October (24 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Cookhouse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cookhouse are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Cookhouse?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Cookhouse. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Cookhouse?
        Cookhouse is a very popular trail. There have been 1,941 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,073 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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