more stats
1,967 ft
Distance
110 ft
Climb
00:03:47
Avg time
110 ft
Altitude change
302 ft
Altitude min
412 ft
Altitude max
302 ft
Altitude start
412 ft
Altitude end
5.572%
Grade
-0.725%
Grade max
13.371%
Grade min
1,766 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time

Wild Rye Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arastradero Preserve
    Palo Alto, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64628 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22789 in Trail Running
    • #24072 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Palo Alto

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AI Generated Description

Wild Rye is a 1,967 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Palo Alto California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 517 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Wild Rye Trail Reports

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Oct 5, 2025 @ 1:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 5, 2025
Jun 3, 2024 @ 5:02pm
Jun 3, 2024
Apr 21, 2024 @ 5:36am
Apr 21, 2024
Oct 7, 2023 @ 10:24am
Oct 7, 2023
Jun 7, 2023 @ 10:12am
Jun 7, 2023
 Extremely dry. (Fires might be common)
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on Oct 5, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Arastradero Sampler
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 875 ft • 13 • Loop •
      A great beginner/gravel loop with nice views and some smooth single track.
      3
      Arastradero Sampler Reverse
      7 miles • 875 ft • 10 • Loop •
      A great beginner/gravel loop with nice views and some smooth single track.
      3.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★
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      3 ★ 100%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wild Rye located?
      Wild Rye is located in Arastradero Preserve, Palo Alto, California, United States. It is part of the Arastradero Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.38514, -122.17313.
      ▼ How hard is Wild Rye?
      Wild Rye is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.572%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wild Rye?
      Wild Rye has 110 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 302 ft to 412 ft.
      ▼ Is Wild Rye a point to point trail?
      Wild Rye is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wild Rye?
      Wild Rye is 1,967 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wild Rye?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wild Rye. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wild Rye? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wild Rye are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wild Rye?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Wild Rye. The trail is 1,967 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wild Rye?
      Wild Rye is a very popular trail. There have been 5,709 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,996 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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