more stats
2,162 ft
Distance
-149 ft
Descent
00:01:28
Avg time
-149 ft
Altitude change
4,273 ft
Altitude min
4,422 ft
Altitude max
4,422 ft
Altitude start
4,272 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
2,126 ft
Distance down
00:01:28
Avg time

MX Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Shasta
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4238 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #31 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #120 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Spring through Fall
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USDA Forest Service

Built long ago by motorcycle riders, MX trail became a favorite of local mountain bikers, and ultimately it was adopted by the Forest Service as a non-motorized trail in 2021 as part of the Gateway Phase 2 project.

A very short trail, the fun on MX ends almost as fast as it starts. The trail descends quickly, with rolling, flowy terrain blended with berms, rollers and few jumps. The trail finishes out with several jumps, a rock feature and large berm, and then a small sized step up.

The trail is often lapped by climbing Old McCloud Rd, or as a larger loop with Cub Creek and Bear Springs trails.

Access Info

Access the top of the trail via Bear Springs, or Old McCloud Rd.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 102 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 409 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on Jul 29, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      bigboyriffs bigboyriffs
      Super fun flowy jump trail. Safe to it hit it fast and blind your first time.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MX located?
      MX is located in Mount Shasta, California, United States. It is part of the Mount Shasta trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.30931, -122.26695.
      ▼ How hard is MX?
      MX is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MX?
      The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,273 ft to 4,422 ft.
      ▼ Is MX a point to point trail?
      Yes, MX is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MX?
      MX is 2,162 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MX?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MX. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride MX?
      MX is best visited during: Spring through Fall.
      ▼ How do I access MX? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MX are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MX?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride MX. The trail is 2,162 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MX?
      MX is a very popular trail. There have been 1,784 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,027 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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