more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
145 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:09:32
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
928 ft
Altitude min
1,057 ft
Altitude max
1,009 ft
Altitude start
977 ft
Altitude end
-0.524%
Grade
-24.887%
Grade max
18.893%
Grade min
2,453 ft
Distance climb
2,705 ft
Distance down
1,040 ft
Distance flat
00:09:32
Avg time

Tarantula Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Exchequer Mountain Bike Park
    Merced, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40078 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    October-May
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride

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AI Generated Description

Tarantula is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Merced California. This mountain bike only trail can be used both directions. It features log ride. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 476 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Tarantula Trail Reports

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Mar 4, 2025 @ 1:31pm
Mar 4, 2025
Apr 7, 2024 @ 4:12am
Apr 7, 2024
Oct 16, 2023 @ 10:42am
Oct 16, 2023
 Dry conditions
May 23, 2023 @ 3:36pm
May 23, 2023
 Good.
Feb 19, 2023 @ 6:39am
Feb 19, 2023
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Status:
on Mar 4, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.96 (19 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tarantula trailhead (37.637251, -120.293695)
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      May 10, 2017 @ 8:01pm
      May 10, 2017

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      7:05 | 476 | Nov 4, 2022 , Merced

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      4.0 ★★★★★
      19 Ratings
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      4 ★ 42%
      3 ★ 21%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Nina-in-la Nina-in-la
      Nice trail in great shape. Fun stuff! (If it's blue, it's an easy blue)
      eortega
      Awesome track. One of my favorites and something for all types of riders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tarantula located?
      Tarantula is located in Exchequer Mountain Bike Park, Merced, California, United States. It is part of the Exchequer Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.63725, -120.2937.
      ▼ How hard is Tarantula?
      Tarantula is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.524%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tarantula?
      Tarantula has 145 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 928 ft to 1,057 ft.
      ▼ Is Tarantula a point to point trail?
      Tarantula is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tarantula?
      Tarantula is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tarantula?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tarantula. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tarantula?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tarantula are:
      • March (87 activities)
      • April (39 activities)
      • January (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tarantula? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tarantula are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tarantula?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Tarantula. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tarantula?
      Tarantula is a very popular trail. There have been 2,956 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,712 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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