more stats
146 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
102 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
96 ft
Altitude min
96 ft
Altitude start
102 ft
Altitude end
4.034%
Grade
3.781%
Grade max
6.129%
Grade min
120 ft
Distance climb

Windmill Trailhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    James Way Preserve
    Arroyo Grande, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, RD, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Arroyo Grande

Preferred trailhead for Arroyo Grande Green Space trail access. Legal parallel parking allowed along James Way at this trailhead. Look for the old Aeromotor Windmill and Trailhead Kiosk. Please use bells provided in the bell box while riding on the trail. Return the bells when finished or keep it for use on other local trails and donate to CCCMB's Bell Program.

Disclaimer

Please be courteous and respectful of right-of-way to pedestrian users.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Windmill Trailhead Trail Reports

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Sep 12, 2024 @ 10:21am
Sep 12, 2024
 Sandy and soft
Jan 4, 2020 @ 11:31am
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May 12, 2019 @ 4:46pm
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Jul 27, 2018 @ 6:48pm
Jul 27, 2018
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Feb 19, 2018 @ 12:20pm
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Windmill Trailhead located?
      Windmill Trailhead is located in James Way Preserve, Arroyo Grande, California, United States. It is part of the James Way Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.13413, -120.59551.
      ▼ How hard is Windmill Trailhead?
      Windmill Trailhead is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.034%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Windmill Trailhead?
      Windmill Trailhead has 6 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 96 ft to 102 ft.
      ▼ Is Windmill Trailhead a point to point trail?
      Windmill Trailhead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Windmill Trailhead?
      Windmill Trailhead is 146 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Windmill Trailhead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Windmill Trailhead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Windmill Trailhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Windmill Trailhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Windmill Trailhead?
      Windmill Trailhead is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 167 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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