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1,739 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
1,026 ft
High Point
-99 ft
Altitude change
925 ft
Altitude min
1,024 ft
Altitude start
925 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
164 ft
Distance climb
1,165 ft
Distance down
410 ft
Distance flat

Saddlecut Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tamarancho
    Fairfax, California
  • AKA
    B-4 B-17
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Boy Scouts of America

The newest trail in the Tamarancho loop that replaces the steep and unpleasant fire road between Wagon Wheel and B-17. Very nice hand made singletrack with some nice flow that is way more fun than the fire road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 154 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 161 rides
  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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        Directions to saddlecut-trail trailhead (37.991090, -122.621530)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Saddlecut Trail

        ▼ Where is Saddlecut Trail located?
        Saddlecut Trail is located in Tamarancho, Fairfax, California, United States. It is part of the Tamarancho trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.99109, -122.62153.
        ▼ How hard is Saddlecut Trail?
        Saddlecut Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Saddlecut Trail?
        Saddlecut Trail has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 925 ft to 1,026 ft.
        ▼ Is Saddlecut Trail a point to point trail?
        Saddlecut Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Saddlecut Trail?
        Saddlecut Trail is 1,739 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Saddlecut Trail?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Saddlecut Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Saddlecut Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Saddlecut Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Saddlecut Trail?
        Saddlecut Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 584 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 618 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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