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2.0 miles
Distance
188 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:12:59
Avg time
75 ft
Altitude change
535 ft
Altitude min
692 ft
Altitude max
564 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,497 ft
Distance down
1,568 ft
Distance flat
00:12:59
Avg time

Parallel Action Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45156 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91699 in Trail Running
    • #51571 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Year round, best in Spring and Fall.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

A better alternative to Road 409 that runs right along side the road. Easy fun.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 102 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 588 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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on Apr 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.82 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      kt03 kt03
      Green, wider singletrack, more XC trail. Definitely not a blue. Good option to get away from the main fire road if there's a lot of traffic but I wouldn't seek this one out.
      Chasebeck734 Chasebeck734
      Easy both ways. Works as a good connector to the other stuff. Easy to carry speed
      marlinmajnoon
      This is an easy trail that parallels the dirt access road. It is single track and gets a lot of use in both directions. It is not clear why it is rated blue. It should be green. In any case, beats riding on the dirt road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Parallel Action located?
      Parallel Action 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 39.33513, -123.75651.
      ▼ How hard is Parallel Action?
      Parallel Action is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parallel Action?
      Parallel Action has 188 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 535 ft to 692 ft.
      ▼ Is Parallel Action a point to point trail?
      Parallel Action is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Parallel Action?
      Parallel Action is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parallel Action?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Parallel Action. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Parallel Action?
      Parallel Action is best visited during: Year round, best in Spring and Fall..
      ▼ How do I access Parallel Action? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parallel Action are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Parallel Action?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Parallel Action. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Parallel Action?
      Parallel Action is a very popular trail. There have been 2,229 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,776 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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