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4,596 ft
Distance
332 ft
Climb
00:16:37
Avg time
333 ft
Altitude change
1,995 ft
Altitude min
2,328 ft
Altitude max
1,995 ft
Altitude start
2,329 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-3.6%
Grade max
33.3%
Grade min
3,737 ft
Distance climb
180 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:16:37
Avg time

Tafoni (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
    Redwood City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Tafoni Lower is a mostly double track access trail between the El Corte de Madera Creek Trail and Tafoni or Fir Trail back to Skeggs Point. It contains several steep uphill sections riding west to east that some riders may struggle to climb. Riding east to west, check your speed for the 15 mph limit. The surface is overall not technical. Tafoni Lower is an uninteresting trail and best for riders who are taking a shortcut, sticking to double track trails, or looking for a training climb (west to east).

Adaptive Bike Info

Signs at the top and bottom of the trail warn of no emergency vehicle access, likely due to the steep terrain.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 605 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Tafoni (Lower) Trail Reports

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Apr 8, 2026 @ 11:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 8, 2026
Jan 20, 2026 @ 12:22pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jan 9, 2026 @ 11:54am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Dec 10, 2023 @ 1:54pm
Dec 10, 2023
 Lots of loam, and ground a bit soft at time, so prep for extra power needed for the climb.
Sep 24, 2023 @ 2:15am
Sep 24, 2023
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on Apr 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Quick Training Loop
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      dtdaniels dtdaniels
      Kind of a slog going up, but it seemed quicker than the El Corte de Madera Creek climb
      Hburks
      +1 to deln78's comments - I road this after missing a turnoff and it was a fun, convenient and maybe better access to lower El Corte De Madero Creek trail.
      deln78
      Though marked here as an "access road", the bottom part is single track, and the upper part has some gnarly/rocky steep sections. Pretty fun way to go down as an easier alternative to Resolution.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tafoni (Lower) located?
      Tafoni (Lower) is located in El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve, Redwood City, California, United States. It is part of the El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.41207, -122.3277.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tafoni (Lower)?
      Tafoni (Lower) has 332 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,995 ft to 2,328 ft.
      ▼ Is Tafoni (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Tafoni (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tafoni (Lower)?
      Tafoni (Lower) is 4,596 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tafoni (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tafoni (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tafoni (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tafoni (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tafoni (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Tafoni (Lower). The trail is 4,596 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tafoni (Lower)?
      Tafoni (Lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,290 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,383 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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