more stats
4,323 ft
Distance
426 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
422 ft
Altitude change
260 ft
Altitude min
681 ft
Altitude max
260 ft
Altitude start
681 ft
Altitude end
9.753%
Grade
-1.988%
Grade max
29.019%
Grade min
4,087 ft
Distance climb
236 ft
Distance down
00:07:45
Avg time

Windmill Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fernandez Ranch
    Martinez, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Steep gravel road to top.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 101 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Windmill Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 7, 2026 @ 3:59pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 7, 2026
May 23, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 23, 2026
Has a large puddle in the middle of the trail. A spring seems to be running through the trail
Dec 7, 2024 @ 1:46pm
Dec 7, 2024
Jun 22, 2023 @ 2:56am
Jun 22, 2023
Only rode from the merge at Whipsnake (thought that was Woodrat but TF's claims WS). It rides like a pretty smooth gravel fireroad. Lookout for...
Nov 15, 2022 @ 12:55pm
Nov 15, 2022
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on Jul 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

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      It gets steep, then you go around the corner and it gets STEEP! Right at the end before it hits the gate and the single track. Wouldn’t do it again except for the workout.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Windmill Trail located?
      Windmill Trail is located in Fernandez Ranch, Martinez, California, United States. It is part of the Fernandez Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.99841, -122.20524.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Windmill Trail?
      Windmill Trail has 426 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 260 ft to 681 ft.
      ▼ Is Windmill Trail a point to point trail?
      Windmill Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Windmill Trail?
      Windmill Trail is 4,323 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Windmill Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Windmill Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Windmill Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Windmill Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Windmill Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Windmill Trail. The trail is 4,323 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Windmill Trail?
      Windmill Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 414 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 446 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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