2,057 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:01:56
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Flow 5 Trail

Flow Trail 5 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soquel Demonstration State Forest
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #138 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46902 in Trail Running
    • #14677 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Built specifically for mountain bikes, a flow trail emphasizes speed and rhythm, featuring berms, rollers, jumps and other features that are designed in a way that uses the rider’s momentum to minimize pedaling and braking (think downhill pump track). From the young (or not so young) beginner, to the downhill pro, a flow trail delivers smiles for riders of all ages and skill level.

MBoSC has partnered with land manager California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to build a four mile flow trail in Soquel Demonstration State Forest (SDSF). The objectives of this project are to promote mountain biking by creating a progressive trail that can be enjoyed by riders of all ages and ability level, and to increase the diversity of riding opportunities, demonstrate innovative and sustainable trail building design and techniques, and provide a model for other land managers for similar types of projects.

source: Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Flow Trail 5 mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -148 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,069 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,219 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,219 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,073 ft
  • Grade
    -7.2%
  • Grade max
    -38.8%
  • Grade min
    12.1%
  • Distance climb
    371 ft
  • Distance down
    1,404 ft
  • Distance flat
    282 ft
  • Avg time
    00:01:56
  • Avg reverse time
    00:01:24
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on Apr 2, 2025
Wet
Avg: 4.54 (42 votes)
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      Flow Trail 5 Trail Reports

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      Apr 2, 2025 @ 1:46pm
      Apr 2, 2025
      		 Most depressions in the trail are soft and have standing water(both 5 and 6)
      Mar 12, 2025 @ 9:25am
      Mar 12, 2025
      Feb 21, 2025 @ 12:36pm
      Feb 21, 2025
      Feb 18, 2025 @ 3:42pm
      Feb 18, 2025
      		 reporter reshape berm, add support (log) - remove root and wide tread -
      Jan 11, 2025 @ 2:57pm
      Jan 11, 2025
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 20 rides
      • 20 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 210 rides
      • 18 miles avg distance
      All
      • 2,074 rides
      • Last: Apr 20, 2025

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      Oct 29, 2018 @ 2:40am
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      Oct 29, 2018 @ 2:39am
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      Oct 29, 2018 @ 2:39am
      Oct 29, 2018
      2 |
      Feb 21, 2025 @ 5:26pm
      Feb 21, 2025

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      Last Ride Down SEQUEL MTB FLOW Trail Before...
      14:13 | 52 | May 2, 2024 , Santa Cruz
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      12:31 | 72 | Apr 30, 2024 , Santa Cruz
      Flow Trail Two Weeks After the Rain
      9:30 | 231 | Jan 21, 2022 , Santa Cruz
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