more stats
2,772 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:06:51
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
836 ft
Altitude min
904 ft
Altitude max
868 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
1,319 ft
Distance climb
528 ft
Distance down
925 ft
Distance flat
00:06:51
Avg time

Gunslinger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56277 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96787 in Trail Running
    • #231875 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

Very pretty trail going through the woods, more or less parallel to the Fire Orchard fire road. This brings you to Ride Through Stump trail which is arguably one of the attractions in this are.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 490 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Gunslinger Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2025 @ 9:10am
Jul 13, 2025
 trail is in great shape
Jul 20, 2024 @ 11:10am
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Apr 9, 2024 @ 9:23am
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May 22, 2022 @ 10:19am
May 22, 2022
Aug 21, 2021 @ 9:55am
Aug 21, 2021
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Status:
on Jul 13, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gunslinger trailhead (39.364680, -123.744860)
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      Feb 25, 2022 @ 4:26pm
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      Feb 7, 2026 @ 4:05pm
      Feb 7, 2026

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      0:16 | 235 | Apr 14, 2024 , Mendocino
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      0:16 | 200 | Mar 30, 2024 , Mendocino

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Chasebeck734 Chasebeck734
      Good to connect with the ride thru stump in either direction. Nothing too techy, just a fun ride. Not too fast, not too slow. Just about right. Be sure to say hi to the invisible man cooking bacon on his bbq
      TallSkinnyGuy
      Very tight trees require good slow speed bike handling.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gunslinger located?
      Gunslinger is located in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, Mendocino, California, United States. It is part of the Jackson Demonstration State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.36468, -123.74486.
      ▼ How hard is Gunslinger?
      Gunslinger is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gunslinger?
      Gunslinger has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 836 ft to 904 ft.
      ▼ Is Gunslinger a point to point trail?
      Gunslinger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gunslinger?
      Gunslinger is 2,772 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gunslinger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gunslinger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gunslinger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gunslinger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gunslinger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Gunslinger. The trail is 2,772 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gunslinger?
      Gunslinger is a very popular trail. There have been 1,973 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,376 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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