more stats
2,877 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-311 ft
Descent
00:07:18
Avg time
-276 ft
Altitude change
835 ft
Altitude min
1,131 ft
Altitude max
1,131 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-39.4%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
489 ft
Distance climb
1,936 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:07:18
Avg time

Puffin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hatchery Ridge
    Blue Lake, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25975 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31301 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #690 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #690 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Green Diamond Resource Company

Puffin is a fun blue trail directly across the start of Half Rack.

Access Info

These trails are not open to the public and you must be a member of RCMBA to ride these trails as part of the land use agreement with GDRC.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 167 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Puffin Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:35am (America/Boise)
Aug 15, 2026
Sep 6, 2024 @ 8:01am
Sep 6, 2024
Oct 15, 2023 @ 3:44am
Oct 15, 2023
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Status:
on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2026 Redwood Roots Enduro - Expert/Sport
      8 miles • 2,240 ft • 23 •
      Youth enduro race for 18 years old and younger. Expert/Sport category.
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      turnitwayupnow turnitwayupnow
      Correction- I helped build by volunteering with RCMBA, it was a huge group effort and I only helped. I could not edit or delete my previous comment.
      turnitwayupnow turnitwayupnow
      I am honored to have build this trail. There are not super technical or large jumps, but since the last race, the trail has worn in nicely and it's flowing and fun with some slight burns and bike features. You must be a member of the RCMBA to be there but you can go with a member.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Puffin located?
      Puffin is located in Hatchery Ridge, Blue Lake, California, United States. It is part of the Hatchery Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.84842, -124.00546.
      ▼ How hard is Puffin?
      Puffin is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Puffin?
      Puffin has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 311 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 835 ft to 1,131 ft.
      ▼ Is Puffin a point to point trail?
      Puffin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Puffin?
      Puffin is 2,877 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Puffin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Puffin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Puffin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Puffin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Puffin?
      The estimated time to ride Puffin is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 2,877 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Puffin?
      Puffin is a moderately popular trail. There have been 961 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,136 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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