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2.8 miles
Distance
728 ft
Climb
-458 ft
Descent
00:30:24
Avg time
270 ft
Altitude change
701 ft
Altitude min
1,349 ft
Altitude max
701 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-34.3%
Grade max
65.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,938 ft
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat
00:30:24
Avg time

Mayfair Ranch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Calero County Park
    San Jose, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #123132 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147548 in Trail Running
    • #77699 in Hiking
    • #23583 in Horseback
    • #18069 in Adaptive Biking
    • #10037 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,541 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #7,583 in Trail Running
    • #4,407 in Hiking
    • #1,607 in Horseback
    • #1,004 in Adaptive Biking
    • #754 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr-Nov
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Mayfair Ranch is currently (as of May, 2020) a one-way trail all the way from the parking lot to the bridge. It is a fairly easy, but challenging uphill trail, then a sketchy fire-road descent down to the creek where you meet up Longwall Canton. From there, you can go left and climb to the top (Cherry Canyon Vista), or right (riding longwall up & down back towards the parking lot). It is a beautiful trail with singletrack and some doubletrack interspersed throughout. It's not a tough climb, but it can be challenging if you are new to mountain biking.

Access Info

The trailhead is VERY close to the parking lot of Rancho Canada Del Oro park.

Disclaimer

Trail is one-way during coronavirus alert.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Many turns are off-camber, and there are some rocks in the trail that must be traversed (not very big). Some sections are a bit rutted, but not too bad.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 254 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mayfair Ranch located?
      Mayfair Ranch is located in Calero County Park, San Jose, California, United States. It is part of the Calero County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.14735, -121.77512.
      ▼ How hard is Mayfair Ranch?
      Mayfair Ranch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mayfair Ranch?
      Mayfair Ranch has 728 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 458 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 701 ft to 1,349 ft.
      ▼ Is Mayfair Ranch a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mayfair Ranch is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mayfair Ranch?
      Mayfair Ranch is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mayfair Ranch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mayfair Ranch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mayfair Ranch?
      Mayfair Ranch is best visited during: Apr-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Mayfair Ranch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mayfair Ranch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mayfair Ranch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Mayfair Ranch. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mayfair Ranch?
      Mayfair Ranch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,643 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,827 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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