more stats
1,335 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
983 ft
High Point
33 ft
Altitude change
941 ft
Altitude min
941 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
755 ft
Distance climb
308 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat

Soap Root Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Mendocino
    Ukiah, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #5067 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #180134 in E-Biking
    • #342231 in Trail Running
    • #351909 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Army Corps of Engineers

This new section (extension) of Soap Root Trail connects the trail to Woodpecker trail so you no longer have to go on the truck road. The top includes some fun roles and a couple bermed corners. Downhill is preferred by most mountain bikers but it can be ridden both directions.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Soap Root located?
      Soap Root is located in Lake Mendocino, Ukiah, California, United States. It is part of the Lake Mendocino trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.19738, -123.1582.
      ▼ How hard is Soap Root?
      Soap Root is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Soap Root?
      Soap Root has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 941 ft to 983 ft.
      ▼ Is Soap Root a point to point trail?
      Soap Root is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Soap Root?
      Soap Root is 1,335 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Soap Root?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Soap Root. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Soap Root? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Soap Root are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Soap Root?
      Soap Root is a very popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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