more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
00:06:17
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
2,224 ft
Altitude min
2,385 ft
Altitude max
2,284 ft
Altitude start
2,224 ft
Altitude end
-1.043%
Grade
-24.774%
Grade max
30.585%
Grade min
2,213 ft
Distance climb
3,190 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:06:17
Avg time

Fir Trail (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
    Redwood City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Midpeninsula Regional Open Space

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AI Generated Description

Fir Trail (Upper) is a 1 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Redwood City California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 196 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 86 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 790 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Jun 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.68 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

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      I was radar gunned by a ranger approaching Resolution doing 20mph. He let me off with a warning, but watch your speed on the fire roads, 15mph is the nanny limit everywhere at Skegs.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fir Trail (Upper) located?
      Fir Trail (Upper) 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 37.41196, -122.30695.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fir Trail (Upper)?
      Fir Trail (Upper) has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,224 ft to 2,385 ft.
      ▼ Is Fir Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Fir Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Fir Trail (Upper)?
      Fir Trail (Upper) is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fir Trail (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fir Trail (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fir Trail (Upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fir Trail (Upper) are:
      • August (50 activities)
      • June (47 activities)
      • September (40 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Fir Trail (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fir Trail (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fir Trail (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Fir Trail (Upper). The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fir Trail (Upper)?
      Fir Trail (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 4,145 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,388 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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