more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
541 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:22:58
Avg time
537 ft
Altitude change
1,513 ft
Altitude min
2,051 ft
Altitude max
1,513 ft
Altitude start
2,051 ft
Altitude end
8.6%
Grade
-5.5%
Grade max
29%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
167 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:22:58
Avg time

Corral Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soquel Demonstration State Forest
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Adaptive Biking
    • Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    CAL FIRE

Corral Road connects the bottom of Corral Trail with Sulphur Rd. It's mostly ridden in the downhill direction. The road is wide and the surface is good. It makes for a fast fast descent with flat turns and the occasional water bar to catch a wee bit of air.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 29.1 km average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 32.6 km avg distance
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  • 215 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
reporter All clear now!
Mar 24, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 24, 2026
reporter Bushy 8-10” tree head height across corral fire road. Walk under. Saw needed.
Mar 24, 2026 @ 12:33pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 24, 2026
reporter 10-12” tree across fire road. Walk over. Chainsaw needed.
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Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Corral Road located?
      Corral Road is located in Soquel Demonstration State Forest, Santa Cruz, California, United States. It is part of the Soquel Demonstration State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.08581, -121.8875.
      What is the elevation gain for Corral Road?
      Corral Road has 541 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,513 ft to 2,051 ft.
      Is Corral Road a point to point trail?
      Yes, Corral Road is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      How long is Corral Road?
      Corral Road is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      Are dogs allowed on Corral Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Corral Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Corral Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Corral Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Corral Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Corral Road. 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 Corral Road?
      Corral Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,378 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,405 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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