more stats
3,369 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:04:38
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
11 ft
Altitude min
49 ft
Altitude max
12 ft
Altitude start
23 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-7.4%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
1,339 ft
Distance climb
1,066 ft
Distance down
892 ft
Distance flat
00:04:38
Avg time

Slough Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McKay Community Forest
    Eureka, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #277073 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178679 in E-Biking
    • #69359 in Trail Running
    • #103637 in Hiking
    • #46073 in Horseback
    • #69037 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #8,905 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,537 in E-Biking
    • #3,356 in Trail Running
    • #5,785 in Hiking
    • #3,919 in Horseback
    • #3,086 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Humboldt County

Relatively flat trail that follows the Ryan Creek Slough for much of it. Mixed surface of dirt and gravel.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slough located?
      Slough is located in McKay Community Forest, Eureka, California, United States. It is part of the McKay Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.78007, -124.12028.
      ▼ How hard is Slough?
      Slough is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slough?
      Slough has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11 ft to 49 ft.
      ▼ Is Slough a point to point trail?
      Slough is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slough?
      Slough is 3,369 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slough?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slough. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Slough? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slough are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slough?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Slough. The trail is 3,369 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slough?
      Slough is a moderately popular trail. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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