more stats
1,411 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
00:04:56
Avg time
118 ft
Altitude change
496 ft
Altitude min
616 ft
Altitude max
496 ft
Altitude start
614 ft
Altitude end
8.4%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
34.4%
Grade min
1,073 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:04:56
Avg time

Nitro Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58497 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #343629 in Trail Running
    • #133749 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,796 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #13,992 in Trail Running
    • #7,551 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

A short fun down hill connecting gas tank to equestrian and orchard trails.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Wet weather friendly
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 118 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
Status:
on Apr 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nitro located?
      Nitro 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 39.32094, -123.73949.
      ▼ How hard is Nitro?
      Nitro is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nitro?
      Nitro has 118 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 496 ft to 616 ft.
      ▼ Is Nitro a point to point trail?
      Nitro is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nitro?
      Nitro is 1,411 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nitro?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nitro. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nitro? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nitro are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nitro?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Nitro. The trail is 1,411 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nitro?
      Nitro is a very popular trail. There have been 784 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 840 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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