more stats
1,489 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-262 ft
Descent
00:03:14
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
1,954 ft
Altitude min
2,216 ft
Altitude max
2,216 ft
Altitude start
1,966 ft
Altitude end
-16.75%
Grade
-41.305%
Grade max
12.379%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
1,244 ft
Distance down
120 ft
Distance flat
00:03:14
Avg time

Wild Willy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paradise Pines Greenbelt
    Magalia, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136296 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #313840 in Trail Running
    • #303880 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,172 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #12,997 in Trail Running
    • #13,230 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A steep and rocky trail down to the ravine which ends at one of the bridges.

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BridgesRocky

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Wild Willy Trail Reports

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Jan 11, 2020 @ 10:47am
Jan 11, 2020
 This was an up hill asent, did it wrong
Dec 11, 2015 @ 5:07pm
Dec 11, 2015
 The rocky part of the trail rides great when it is wet. The lower dirt part in the trees is a bit sloppy but it is still rideable.
Nov 19, 2015 @ 3:36pm
Nov 19, 2015
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on Jan 11, 2020
Wet
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Dec 28, 2017 @ 1:14am
      Dec 28, 2017
      Bridges 3

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      1 Review & Comments

      jmahler jmahler
      It is a fun trail if you are in the mood for some steep rocky technical sections and some steep soft dirt trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wild Willy located?
      Wild Willy is located in Paradise Pines Greenbelt, Magalia, California, United States. It is part of the Paradise Pines Greenbelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.82653, -121.61188.
      ▼ How hard is Wild Willy?
      Wild Willy is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.75%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wild Willy?
      Wild Willy has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 262 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,954 ft to 2,216 ft.
      ▼ Is Wild Willy a point to point trail?
      Wild Willy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wild Willy?
      Wild Willy is 1,489 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wild Willy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wild Willy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wild Willy?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wild Willy are:
      • August (3 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Wild Willy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wild Willy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wild Willy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Wild Willy. The trail is 1,489 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wild Willy?
      Wild Willy is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 40 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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