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1,503 ft
Distance
-44 ft
Descent
00:01:22
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
609 ft
Altitude min
655 ft
Altitude max
653 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
1,217 ft
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat
00:01:22
Avg time

Rd 520 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #192754 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97492 in E-Biking
    • #432616 in Trail Running
    • #132133 in Hiking
    • #65647 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #6,645 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,042 in E-Biking
    • #15,872 in Trail Running
    • #7,420 in Hiking
    • #2,782 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
  • OSM Way
    #10287295

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AI Generated Description

Rd 520 is a 1,503 ft popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road trail located near Mendocino California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 131 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rd 520 located?
      Rd 520 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 39.35622, -123.74582.
      ▼ How hard is Rd 520?
      Rd 520 is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rd 520?
      The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 609 ft to 655 ft.
      ▼ Is Rd 520 a point to point trail?
      Rd 520 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Rd 520?
      Rd 520 is 1,503 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rd 520?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rd 520. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rd 520?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rd 520 are:
      • June (16 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      • July (13 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rd 520? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rd 520 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rd 520?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rd 520. The trail is 1,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rd 520?
      Rd 520 is a very popular trail. There have been 352 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 372 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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