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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
    Redwood City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (10 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #30705 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73115 in Trail Running
    • #2059 in Hiking
    • #872 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
  • OSM Way
    #38903788

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 188 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,490 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Apr 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.41 (19 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to resolution trailhead (37.404900, -122.320740)
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      Jan 27, 2022 @ 5:31pm
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      Videos

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      10:01 | 181 | Sep 6, 2025 , Redwood City
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      6:22 | 462 | Oct 29, 2023 , Redwood City
      youtuber RESOLUTION, A SKEGGS MTB CLASSIC : El Corte De...
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      6:42 | 845 | Oct 6, 2022 , Redwood City
      Resolution Trail. El Corte Madera Creek
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      8:00 | 364 | Aug 19, 2022 , Redwood City

      Routes with this trail

      113
      Skeggs Figure 8 Loop
      ★ 3.9 • 10 miles • 1,859 ft • 16 • Loop •
      A loop from the new parking lot that hits two of the best descents in Skeggs, Manzanita, and Resolution....
      80
      Skeggs from Star Hill Road
      ★ 4.5 • 19 miles • 4,269 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Big loop from Star Hill parking, hitting , , , , and
      99
      Skeggs-N-Eggs
      ★ 4.0 • 18 miles • 4,897 ft • 9 •
      4.6 ★★★★★
      19 Ratings
      5 ★ 63%
      4 ★ 32%
      3 ★ 5%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      14 Reviews & Comments

      justridingalong1
      Please don’t hack out any trail features
      Sean0TkXdt
      They root ball has become a pretty nice little feature. Careful, it drops quick! Near the end of the trails there is a lot that will make almost everyone e dismount. In a spot they ruins the end of the run. It’s in a spot that hikers can easily get past so I’m thinking park won’t move it soon: anyone got a chainsaw?
      RangerLadyLucas
      Visitor reported root ball in middle of this single track trail. They advised you need to get off your bike to pass by. Please be patient while other trails have priorities.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Resolution?
      Resolution is 4,856 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Resolution?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Resolution. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Resolution? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Resolution are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Resolution?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Resolution. The trail is 4,856 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Resolution?
      Resolution is a very popular trail. There have been 7,069 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,083 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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