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1.4 miles
Distance
152 ft
Climb
-326 ft
Descent
00:17:13
Avg time
-178 ft
Altitude change
991 ft
Altitude min
1,171 ft
Altitude max
1,169 ft
Altitude start
991 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-48.9%
Grade max
36.3%
Grade min
2,018 ft
Distance climb
4,094 ft
Distance down
1,207 ft
Distance flat
00:17:13
Avg time

Red Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95878 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32885 in E-Biking
    • #136316 in Trail Running
    • #111605 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster

A nice alternate to the train tracks when the trail is rideable. Very unrideable when wet; wet, sticky hoof holes and endless clay. Beautiful trail overlooking Stenner Creek.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 154 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Jan 2, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 2, 2026
Nov 2, 2025 @ 8:42am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 2, 2025
 This trail is in very bad shape. The trail rut is so deep, you can’t help pedal strikes on the sides as you climb. Rutted badly and weeds not...
Oct 16, 2025 @ 4:05pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 16, 2025
Jul 26, 2025 @ 6:20pm
Jul 26, 2025
 Rideable but not pleasant. Overgrown grass and star thistle. Much of the trail is so beat up by the cows over the winter it’s like riding on a...
Mar 27, 2025 @ 9:02pm
Mar 27, 2025
 A little mud but not bad. Some sections were beat up by cows
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Red Dog

        ▼ Where is Red Dog located?
        Red Dog is located in Cuesta Ridge West, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is part of the Cuesta Ridge West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.34407, -120.65242.
        ▼ How hard is Red Dog?
        Red Dog is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Dog?
        Red Dog has 152 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 326 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 991 ft to 1,171 ft.
        ▼ Is Red Dog a point to point trail?
        Red Dog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Red Dog?
        Red Dog is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Dog?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Dog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Dog?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Dog are:
        • July (22 activities)
        • May (18 activities)
        • November (15 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Red Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Dog?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Red Dog. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Red Dog?
        Red Dog is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,328 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,273 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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