more stats
2,073 ft
Distance
110 ft
Climb
00:04:20
Avg time
111 ft
Altitude change
646 ft
Altitude min
758 ft
Altitude max
646 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
0.5%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
2,034 ft
Distance climb
39 ft
Distance flat
00:04:20
Avg time

Rut Row Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91000 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352243 in Trail Running
    • #142831 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,072 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,361 in Trail Running
    • #8,241 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest

This is a short connector trail. It does not have a name yet.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 172 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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on Apr 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Chasebeck734 Chasebeck734
      Dozer came through here recently it looks like. Beats taking the road to connect trails, but it’s not really a “trail”
      matux matux
      This is a rutted road, a rideable path is somewhat worn in, with a few really bad rut crossings.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rut Row located?
      Rut Row 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 39.31407, -123.72946.
      ▼ How hard is Rut Row?
      Rut Row is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rut Row?
      Rut Row has 110 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 646 ft to 758 ft.
      ▼ Is Rut Row a point to point trail?
      Rut Row is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rut Row?
      Rut Row is 2,073 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rut Row?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rut Row. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rut Row? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rut Row are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rut Row?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Rut Row. The trail is 2,073 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rut Row?
      Rut Row is a very popular trail. There have been 905 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 965 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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