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3,409 ft
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:10:20
Avg time
204 ft
Altitude change
270 ft
Altitude min
482 ft
Altitude max
278 ft
Altitude start
482 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
31.5%
Grade min
2,146 ft
Distance climb
758 ft
Distance down
509 ft
Distance flat
00:10:20
Avg time

Rd 530 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

This is just an old logging road. Scenery actually isn't bad

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 105 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Rd 530 Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2020 @ 10:30am
Sep 11, 2020
Aug 7, 2019 @ 6:26am
Aug 7, 2019
Aug 11, 2018 @ 10:01am
Aug 11, 2018
Jun 23, 2018 @ 11:40am
Jun 23, 2018
Jul 15, 2016 @ 8:46pm
Jul 15, 2016
Short washout near the top of the climb. Loose, but walkable.
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on Sep 11, 2020
Dry
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      aguynamedjoe aguynamedjoe
      A challenging narrow single track trail as a climb. Very steep and switchbacking. Tough to keep the front wheel down. May be a hike for many riders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rd 530 located?
      Rd 530 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 39.36157, -123.76475.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rd 530?
      Rd 530 has 209 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 270 ft to 482 ft.
      ▼ Is Rd 530 a point to point trail?
      Rd 530 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rd 530?
      Rd 530 is 3,409 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rd 530?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rd 530. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rd 530? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rd 530 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rd 530?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Rd 530. The trail is 3,409 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rd 530?
      Rd 530 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 357 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 362 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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