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906 ft
Distance
168 ft
Climb
00:06:32
Avg time
168 ft
Altitude change
737 ft
Altitude min
905 ft
Altitude max
737 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
18.5%
Grade
5.8%
Grade max
34.5%
Grade min
906 ft
Distance climb
00:06:32
Avg time

Live Oak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Bidwell Park
    Chico, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115751 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #160038 in E-Biking
    • #95640 in Trail Running
    • #112605 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Live Oak is a fall line Downhill trail off of North Rim. It's one of the more steep and gnarly trails in the park and is subject to erosion. Steep, loose dirt, rock gardens, and loose 'babyheads'. Not for the faint of heart, but making it down in one piece is always a good rush This trail is hardest to ride in the summer when Chico sees no rain and the dirt loses all moisture content making it looser.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Aug 15, 2021 @ 8:13am
Aug 15, 2021
 Loose! Tree down but avoidable closer to middle connection
Oct 26, 2020 @ 7:24pm
Oct 26, 2020
 Super fun trail not of the faint of heart, conditions were fine, run a little more pressure to avoid flats.
Apr 26, 2017 @ 12:07pm
Apr 26, 2017
 Trails Open!
Apr 18, 2017 @ 12:58pm
Apr 18, 2017
 Trails closed and wet.
Mar 29, 2017 @ 2:37pm
Mar 29, 2017
 Trails Open!
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on Aug 15, 2021
Very Dry
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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        Directions to live-oak trailhead (39.806100, -121.726480)
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        keenanjacob
        Loose, steep, and not much maintained. Not exactly what you want to hear, but low tire pressure makes this trail pretty fun. There are a few different line choices in the upper part of the trail, some easier than others.
        bkxc bkxc
        Skip the other two fall line trails (Cave and Red Bud) and just hit this one. Pretty crazy, steep and loose, but feels like a mountain bike trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Live Oak located?
        Live Oak is located in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, California, United States. It is part of the Upper Bidwell Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.8061, -121.72648.
        ▼ How hard is Live Oak?
        Live Oak is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Live Oak?
        Live Oak has 168 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 737 ft to 905 ft.
        ▼ Is Live Oak a point to point trail?
        Live Oak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Live Oak?
        Live Oak is 906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Live Oak?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Live Oak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Live Oak?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Live Oak are:
        • February (1 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Live Oak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Live Oak are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Live Oak?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Live Oak. The trail is 906 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Live Oak?
        Live Oak is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 146 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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