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1.9 miles
Distance
550 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:20:00
Avg time
421 ft
Altitude change
335 ft
Altitude min
846 ft
Altitude max
335 ft
Altitude start
756 ft
Altitude end
4.194%
Grade
-16.018%
Grade max
17.907%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,353 ft
Distance down
869 ft
Distance flat
00:20:00
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Rough Go Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Annadel State Park
    Santa Rosa, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53650 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1548 in Trail Running
    • #50257 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Sonoma County Trails Council

Rough go offers rocky technical sections with both embedded boulders and loose rock ranging is size from pebbles to baby heads. But also smooth flowy sections of grippy, well drained single track. The climb is steady and challenging, but never unnavigable. The descent will require good terrain reading but is manageable by nearly all skill levels. This, like most other trails in this park, is a multi-use trail, requiring adherence to trail antiquate. (If you're on a bike, you yield to everything and uphill travelers have right of way.) Equestrians are not fond of this trail because of the danger that the uneven terrain poses to their horses. But you may encounter cross country runners, hikers and other riders. Riding in or immediately after wet weather is discouraged in Annadel State Park but this trail is a jewel, wet or dry. Those familiar with this trail will have observed that its character changes with the weather conditions and seasons. So each ride is different from the last. There are many ways into and out of the park, and Annadel has a way of making you earn the good stuff with a climb from the start. Rough Go lays the challenging technical ride at your feet from the start, carries you aloft to the excellent loops crisscrossing the park and then gives one more thrill on the way back out at the end of your ride, if you chose to leave this way.

Access Info

Access from road along dike at bottom, or access just past dam at lake. Many trails tie in to Rough Go at various points, so one can ride its entire length or just a portion while traversing from trail to trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Mar 7, 2026 @ 12:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 7, 2026
 Excellent trail for consistent rock gardens to descend or climb. Lots of line choices for how difficult you want it to me. Great trail, wish there...
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        Directions to rough-go trailhead (38.442160, -122.649390)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rough Go

        ▼ Where is Rough Go located?
        Rough Go is located in Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California, United States. It is part of the Annadel State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.44216, -122.64939.
        ▼ How hard is Rough Go?
        Rough Go is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.194%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rough Go?
        Rough Go has 550 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 335 ft to 846 ft.
        ▼ Is Rough Go a point to point trail?
        Rough Go is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rough Go?
        Rough Go is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rough Go?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rough Go. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rough Go?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rough Go are:
        • May (22 activities)
        • July (22 activities)
        • March (19 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Rough Go? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rough Go are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rough Go?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Rough Go. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rough Go?
        Rough Go is a very popular trail. There have been 3,725 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,918 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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