more stats
4,869 ft
Distance
120 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:07:21
Avg time
69 ft
Altitude change
2,249 ft
Altitude min
2,352 ft
Altitude max
2,281 ft
Altitude start
2,349 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
24.7%
Grade min
2,516 ft
Distance climb
2,182 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:07:21
Avg time

Tafoni Trail (Upper) 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
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #114135 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147077 in Trail Running
    • #90884 in Hiking
    • #22935 in Horseback
    • #17826 in Adaptive Biking
    • #47994 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,143 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #7,540 in Trail Running
    • #5,140 in Hiking
    • #1,572 in Horseback
    • #989 in Adaptive Biking
    • #2,163 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Very easy trail going from Skyline to Lower Tafoni, Fir and other trails. It's smooth and wide, almost a fire road. Very beginner friendly.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 120 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,021 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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on Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.68 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      seanmac61 seanmac61
      If you're coming from the Skeggs parking lot, I prefer this trail over the Fir Trail if you are planning on riding down Resolution or down lower Tafoni, which seems to be missing from Trail Forks. It's a little more fun and interesting, but still the width of a fire road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tafoni Trail (Upper) located?
      Tafoni Trail (Upper) 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 37.41135, -122.30711.
      ▼ How hard is Tafoni Trail (Upper)?
      Tafoni Trail (Upper) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tafoni Trail (Upper)?
      Tafoni Trail (Upper) has 120 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,249 ft to 2,352 ft.
      ▼ Is Tafoni Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Tafoni Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tafoni Trail (Upper)?
      Tafoni Trail (Upper) is 4,869 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tafoni Trail (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tafoni Trail (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tafoni Trail (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tafoni Trail (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tafoni Trail (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Tafoni Trail (Upper). The trail is 4,869 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tafoni Trail (Upper)?
      Tafoni Trail (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,723 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,913 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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