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1.8 miles
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-326 ft
Descent
00:12:15
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
776 ft
Altitude min
1,018 ft
Altitude max
919 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
2,900 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
630 ft
Distance flat
00:12:15
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Rd 508 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81529 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

Fairly easy and fun. Not good in winter because there are several big long puddles with no way around.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles average
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  • 19 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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May 22, 2022 @ 10:19am
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Aug 21, 2021 @ 9:55am
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May 30, 2021 @ 12:33pm
May 30, 2021
 This isn’t really a blue, more green-ish, and isn’t really a single track - more like an old, overgrown logging road. Kinda fun and fast when...
Oct 11, 2020 @ 1:02pm
Oct 11, 2020
Jul 10, 2019 @ 10:17am
Jul 10, 2019
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on May 22, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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        Directions to rd-508 trailhead (39.370520, -123.742470)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rd 508

        ▼ Where is Rd 508 located?
        Rd 508 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 39.37052, -123.74247.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rd 508?
        Rd 508 has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 326 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 776 ft to 1,018 ft.
        ▼ Is Rd 508 a point to point trail?
        Rd 508 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Rd 508?
        Rd 508 is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rd 508?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rd 508. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rd 508?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rd 508 are:
        • August (36 activities)
        • July (16 activities)
        • February (15 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Rd 508? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rd 508 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rd 508?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Rd 508. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rd 508?
        Rd 508 is a very popular trail. There have been 849 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 899 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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