more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
145 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
00:09:14
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
2,103 ft
Altitude min
2,267 ft
Altitude max
2,173 ft
Altitude start
2,103 ft
Altitude end
-0.962%
Grade
-16.01%
Grade max
10.612%
Grade min
3,529 ft
Distance climb
3,239 ft
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
00:09:14
Avg time

Upper White Oak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palo Alto
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72308 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155708 in Trail Running
    • #134309 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,297 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #8,149 in Trail Running
    • #7,596 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Nice single track through wooded and meadow areas, follows the elevation contours.

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MeadowRestrooms

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 36 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 500 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Upper White Oak Trail Reports

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on Jul 16, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Twin8 Twin8
      The trail is open, and relatively flat. It seems to have been recently graded and “paved” near the parking lot, so it is super un-technical
      Coezycoe Coezycoe
      Heads up this is closed at Page Mill trailhead, guessing due to ???? risk

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper White Oak located?
      Upper White Oak is located in Palo Alto, California, United States. It is part of the Palo Alto trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.32125, -122.18851.
      ▼ How hard is Upper White Oak?
      Upper White Oak is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.962%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper White Oak?
      Upper White Oak has 145 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,103 ft to 2,267 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper White Oak a point to point trail?
      Upper White Oak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper White Oak?
      Upper White Oak is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper White Oak?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper White Oak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper White Oak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper White Oak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper White Oak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Upper White Oak. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper White Oak?
      Upper White Oak is a very popular trail. There have been 3,566 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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