more stats
2,904 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-234 ft
Descent
00:04:11
Avg time
-227 ft
Altitude change
1,486 ft
Altitude min
1,713 ft
Altitude max
1,713 ft
Altitude start
1,486 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-28.4%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
2,306 ft
Distance down
413 ft
Distance flat
00:04:11
Avg time

Dirtsurfer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Exchequer Mountain Bike Park
    Merced, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #84862 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,776 in Mountain Biking · California
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2018

Falling berms, bar-drop g-outs and flowy rock zones.

Tags
BermsFlowyRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 163 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Dirtsurfer Trail Reports

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Nov 26, 2023 @ 6:09am
Nov 26, 2023
Oct 16, 2023 @ 10:42am
Oct 16, 2023
 Dry conditions
Aug 23, 2023 @ 9:13pm
Aug 23, 2023
 dry but not horrible
May 29, 2023 @ 4:49pm
May 29, 2023
 Clear of tall grass and weeds.
May 27, 2022 @ 7:54am
May 27, 2022
 Nasty brake bumps in the berms
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Status:
on Nov 26, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.63 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Apr 14, 2018 @ 10:56pm
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      3:54 | 396 | Nov 4, 2022 , Merced
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      19:40 | 370 | Jun 24, 2020 , Merced
      Dirtsurfer Kiddie
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      0:20 | 312 | Apr 13, 2018 , Merced

      Routes with this trail

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      Exchequer Enduro
      8 miles • 1,657 ft • 5 •
      exchequer enduro: https://www.bearraceevents.com/exchequerextravaganza
      3.5 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 23%
      4 ★ 31%
      3 ★ 31%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 15%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dirtsurfer located?
      Dirtsurfer is located in Exchequer Mountain Bike Park, Merced, California, United States. It is part of the Exchequer Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.62595, -120.301.
      ▼ How hard is Dirtsurfer?
      Dirtsurfer is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dirtsurfer?
      Dirtsurfer has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,486 ft to 1,713 ft.
      ▼ Is Dirtsurfer a point to point trail?
      Dirtsurfer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dirtsurfer?
      Dirtsurfer is 2,904 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dirtsurfer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dirtsurfer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dirtsurfer?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dirtsurfer are:
      • March (28 activities)
      • February (11 activities)
      • January (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Dirtsurfer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dirtsurfer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dirtsurfer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Dirtsurfer. The trail is 2,904 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dirtsurfer?
      Dirtsurfer is a very popular trail. There have been 994 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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