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722 ft
Distance
-20 ft
Descent
00:00:37
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
503 ft
Altitude min
523 ft
Altitude max
523 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
636 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:00:37
Avg time
Rd 526 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJackson Demonstration State Forest
Mendocino, California -
AKAParallel
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerJackson Demonstration State Forest
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Rd 526 is a 722 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Mendocino California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 56 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 272 rides
- Last: Aug 16, 2026
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(39.355860, -123.764110)
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