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3.1 miles
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-2,109 ft
Descent
00:36:38
Avg time
-1,991 ft
Altitude change
455 ft
Altitude min
2,456 ft
Altitude max
2,456 ft
Altitude start
465 ft
Altitude end
-12.091%
Grade
-37.879%
Grade max
28.182%
Grade min
1,872 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
635 ft
Distance flat
00:36:38
Avg time

Trespass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gaviota State Park
    Gaviota, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120862 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35495 in Trail Running
    • #96288 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner

Raw singletrack with some challenging rock gardens, flowy sections, and some amazing views.

Access Info

Free parking along the entrance road before you get in the main lot, otherwise it's $5 (self-pay).

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Apr 8, 2026
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Trespass Trail Reports

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Apr 23, 2024 @ 2:26am
Apr 23, 2024
Quite overgrown, several washouts that are 3-4ft deep. A couple sections are riding blind with some holes off or even on the trail.
Mar 21, 2024 @ 4:24pm
Mar 21, 2024
Agree with previous comments… definitely NOT a blue trail. Very very washed out with significant challenging rock gardens with drops and large...
Jan 1, 2024 @ 7:38am
Jan 1, 2024
Upper section has gnarly sections: loose stones and cobbles on rutted hard rock. Not particularly pleasurable. Lower 2/3 pretty good.
Oct 2, 2023 @ 8:11am
Oct 2, 2023
This is my first time riding this trail, seeing it was rated a blue I rode my hard tail and wow the descent is pretty difficult. I’m guessing...
Dec 15, 2022 @ 4:51pm
Dec 15, 2022
Ridden a few days after the rain. The top 1/3rd basically unchanged: techie rock gardens, soft ball size rocks, stumps poking up here and there...
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Avg: 3.19 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trespass

        Where is Trespass located?
        Trespass is located in Gaviota State Park, Gaviota, California, United States. It is part of the Gaviota State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.50177, -120.1988.
        How hard is Trespass?
        Trespass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.091%.
        What is the elevation gain for Trespass?
        Trespass has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,109 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 455 ft to 2,456 ft.
        Is Trespass a point to point trail?
        Trespass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Trespass?
        Trespass is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Trespass?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Trespass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Trespass?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trespass are:
        • April (2 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Trespass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trespass are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Trespass?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 48 minutes to ride Trespass. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Trespass?
        Trespass is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 81 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 80 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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