more stats
2,470 ft
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:08:28
Avg time
165 ft
Altitude change
787 ft
Altitude min
954 ft
Altitude max
788 ft
Altitude start
955 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
1,959 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:08:28
Avg time

Soap Root Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Mendocino
    Ukiah, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #67415 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #175217 in E-Biking
    • #281475 in Trail Running
    • #237269 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

Climb/Descent single track connecting the Eastside Trail to Woodpecker Trail. If you're doing the full loop and want to include Woodpecker this trail is a more pleasant alternative to the fire road (Deerwood)

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 114 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Soap Root Trail Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2024 @ 5:58pm
Sep 18, 2024
 large oak across trail. impromptu detour has formed
Apr 21, 2024 @ 8:53am
Apr 21, 2024
 watch for poison oak reaching out to touch someone.
Nov 25, 2023 @ 2:46pm
Nov 25, 2023
Nov 4, 2023 @ 3:53pm
Nov 4, 2023
Oct 3, 2023 @ 5:55pm
Oct 3, 2023
 Still quite dry..come on rain!
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Status:
on Sep 18, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Soap Root Trail located?
      Soap Root Trail is located in Lake Mendocino, Ukiah, California, United States. It is part of the Lake Mendocino trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.20044, -123.15893.
      ▼ How hard is Soap Root Trail?
      Soap Root Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Soap Root Trail?
      Soap Root Trail has 177 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 787 ft to 954 ft.
      ▼ Is Soap Root Trail a point to point trail?
      Soap Root Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Soap Root Trail?
      Soap Root Trail is 2,470 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Soap Root Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Soap Root Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Soap Root Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Soap Root Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Soap Root Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Soap Root Trail. The trail is 2,470 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Soap Root Trail?
      Soap Root Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 256 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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