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1.4 miles
Distance
507 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:21:22
Avg time
498 ft
Altitude change
45 ft
Altitude min
549 ft
Altitude max
51 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
6.8%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
37.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
554 ft
Distance down
794 ft
Distance flat
00:21:22
Avg time

Dry Dock Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mendocino Headlands State Park
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #114370 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #324755 in Trail Running
    • #327874 in Hiking
    • #20420 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,157 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #13,287 in Trail Running
    • #14,039 in Hiking
    • #1,329 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mendocino Headlands State Park

NOTE: Dry Dock Road will be closed intermittently on weekdays between August 1 through October 31 or until habitat restoration projects are complete. Please contact Mendocino Headlands State Park for details.

A pretty nice trail going through the woods. The bottom can be muddy and there are some nettles that sting your legs.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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Dry Dock Rd Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2025 @ 9:36am
Jul 21, 2025
All clear, perfect
Jul 4, 2024 @ 12:11am
Jul 4, 2024
All clear and riding well.
Jun 29, 2023 @ 5:11pm
Jun 29, 2023
reporter Dry Dock Road will be closed intermittently on weekdays between August 1, 2023 through October 31 or until habitat restoration projects are...
May 28, 2022 @ 4:40pm
May 28, 2022
Single track somewhat overgrown in places but manageable. The trail was open when I went in May 2022.
Aug 22, 2019 @ 3:06pm
Aug 22, 2019
Fence at top and bottom still state that it's closed. Seems like they're actively working on it and there are about 4 or 5 pieces of earth moving...
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on Jul 21, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dry-dock-rd trailhead (39.300570, -123.729430)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      jack2coul
      This is no longer a trail. Decommissioned by CalFire
      jack2coul
      Dry Dock trail no longer exist. CalFire has rough graded and closed the trail. At the end of the graded section they have placed huge stacks of brush/slash, so no way to get through.
      Jack C. (local trail steward)
      Tonymosa Tonymosa
      Whoever called this a ”pretty nice trail” hasn’t ridden it in a while! Very overgrown and almost impossible to recognize at the trailheads.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dry Dock Rd located?
      Dry Dock Rd is located in Mendocino Headlands State Park, Mendocino, California, United States. It is part of the Mendocino Headlands State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.30057, -123.72943.
      ▼ How hard is Dry Dock Rd?
      Dry Dock Rd is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dry Dock Rd?
      Dry Dock Rd has 507 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 45 ft to 549 ft.
      ▼ Is Dry Dock Rd a point to point trail?
      Dry Dock Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dry Dock Rd?
      Dry Dock Rd is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dry Dock Rd?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dry Dock Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dry Dock Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dry Dock Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dry Dock Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Dry Dock Rd. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dry Dock Rd?
      Dry Dock Rd is a moderately popular trail. There have been 188 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 185 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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