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4,856 ft
Distance
-394 ft
Descent
00:07:57
Avg time
-396 ft
Altitude change
1,816 ft
Altitude min
2,213 ft
Altitude max
2,213 ft
Altitude start
1,818 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
4,675 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:07:57
Avg time
Resolution Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaEl Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
Redwood City, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (9 votes)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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OSM Way
Great climbing trail back up from North Leaf, with a few rock gardens towards the top. Also a good trail for descents.
Quite a few rocky sections that are slippery when wet.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 114 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 1,361 rides
- Last: Jun 7, 2026
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Directions to resolution trailhead
(37.404900, -122.320740)
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Nearby Trails
- Fir Trail (lower) 7 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resolution
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Where is Resolution located?
Resolution is located in El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve, Redwood City, California, United States. It is part of the El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.4049, -122.32074.
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How hard is Resolution?
Resolution is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Resolution?
The trail has 394 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,816 ft to 2,213 ft.
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Is Resolution a point to point trail?
Resolution is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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