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3,373 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:06:19
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
1,752 ft
Altitude min
1,864 ft
Altitude max
1,838 ft
Altitude start
1,752 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
30.2%
Grade min
817 ft
Distance climb
2,205 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:06:19
Avg time
North Leaf Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaEl Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
Redwood City, California -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMidpeninsula Regional Open Space District
North Leaf is a narrow single track that has some technical sections. Right off the bat, there is a drop off of a root that could send an unwary beginner OTB. There are also some steep and rocky/rooty climbs that many may choose to walk. One section near the end of the trail squeezes you between a tree, some deep roots, and then dumps you out into a rocky drop. The end of the trail is the best - non-technical, very smooth, and fast
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 4 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 117 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 1,449 rides
- Last: Jun 3, 2026
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Directions to north-leaf trailhead
(37.408866, -122.332034)
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Leaf
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Where is North Leaf located?
North Leaf is located in El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve, Redwood City, California, United States. It is part of the El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.40887, -122.33203.
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How hard is North Leaf?
North Leaf is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for North Leaf?
North Leaf has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,752 ft to 1,864 ft.
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How long is North Leaf?
North Leaf is 3,373 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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