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5,236 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-496 ft
Descent
00:08:32
Avg time
-469 ft
Altitude change
430 ft
Altitude min
903 ft
Altitude max
903 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-36.8%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
633 ft
Distance climb
4,016 ft
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat
00:08:32
Avg time

Nectar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sonoma Coast State Park
    Occidental, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48563 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137341 in Trail Running
    • #37639 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2008
  • Land Owner
    Sonoma Coast State Park
  • OSM Way
    #318159904

Contrary to popular belief, the majority of this trail lives on California State Parks property. It is a great downhill, and was initially discovered by the world when Levi Leipheimer was filmed pitting it during the height of his professional road riding career: https://vimeo.com/8007008

Access Info

Access is completely open. The top part of the trail is in the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve (which was formerly part of the private Mendocino Redwood Company property.)

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 27.7 km average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 23.2 km avg distance
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  • 178 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Confused. There are signs all over Willow Creek saying it is closed to bikes for the rainy season. It hasn’t rained in weeks.
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        Directions to nectar trailhead (38.440290, -123.027200)
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        Sonoma Coast Nectar & Full Monty
        6 miles • 1,682 ft • 4 • Loop •
        A moderate loop that hits the two best descents in the park.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nectar

        ▼ Where is Nectar located?
        Nectar is located in Sonoma Coast State Park, Occidental, California, United States. It is part of the Sonoma Coast State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.44029, -123.0272.
        ▼ How hard is Nectar?
        Nectar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nectar?
        Nectar has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 496 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 430 ft to 903 ft.
        ▼ How long is Nectar?
        Nectar is 5,236 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nectar?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Nectar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nectar?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nectar are:
        • June (8 activities)
        • February (3 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Nectar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nectar are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Nectar?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Nectar. The trail is 5,236 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Nectar?
        Nectar is a very popular trail. There have been 635 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 673 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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