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2,927 ft
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:05:11
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
1,800 ft
Altitude min
1,874 ft
Altitude max
1,800 ft
Altitude start
1,841 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
1,404 ft
Distance climb
1,030 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:05:11
Avg time

Crosscut Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
    Redwood City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 15 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #123012 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #357669 in Trail Running
    • #204826 in Hiking
    • #24822 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #4,535 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,495 in Trail Running
    • #11,533 in Hiking
    • #1,690 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

A gentle way to avoid the steep part of Timberview. It's also a nice place to slow down and take in the beauty of this area.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 309 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Crosscut Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 8:05pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 29, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Sep 28, 2024 @ 8:59am
Sep 28, 2024
May 27, 2023 @ 1:43pm
May 27, 2023
Very wet and muddy from fresh rain overnight.
Apr 30, 2022 @ 3:09pm
Apr 30, 2022
Tree down in two areas. The second one is around the corner from the included photo.
Feb 11, 2022 @ 9:19am
Feb 11, 2022
Lots of dry leaves on much of the trail. Dusty rocks slide a bit in braking.
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Status:
on Aug 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.77 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to crosscut-trail trailhead (37.399530, -122.310690)

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      4 ★ 15%
      3 ★ 54%
      2 ★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crosscut Trail located?
      Crosscut Trail is located in El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve, Redwood City, California, United States. It is part of the El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.39953, -122.31069.
      ▼ How hard is Crosscut Trail?
      Crosscut Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crosscut Trail?
      Crosscut Trail has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,800 ft to 1,874 ft.
      ▼ How long is Crosscut Trail?
      Crosscut Trail is 2,927 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crosscut Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crosscut Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Crosscut Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crosscut Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crosscut Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Crosscut Trail. The trail is 2,927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crosscut Trail?
      Crosscut Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,385 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,672 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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