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        California is the home of mountain biking. From Mt. Tamalpais in Marin, to Santa Cruz, to Downieville, to Tahoe, to southern California, the terrain and options in this state are virtually limitless. Smooth paths, flowy fun, rocky drops, treacherous gnar, and extreme tech punctuate hundreds of trail systems and riding parks. There is something for everyone in the Golden State.
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        Region Details
        • 4,176
        • 415
        • 5,406
        • 5,368
        • 1,653
        • 262
        • 49

        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        24,990
        Trails Mountain Bike
        17,360
        Trails E-Bike
        6,351
        Trails Gravel Bike
        7,776
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        3,567
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        1,717
        Trails Horse
        5,668
        Trails Hike
        21,655
        Trails Trail Running
        21,441
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        1,655
        Trails Observed Trials
        107
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        1,130
        Trails Snowmobile
        62
        Trails Snowshoe
        249
        Trails Downhill Ski
        1,604
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        151
        Trails Nordic Ski
        370
        Total Distance
        35,540 miles
        Total Descent
        1,213 miles
        Total Vertical
        14,477 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        14,478 ft
        Reports
        149,727
        Photos
        60,407
        Ridden Counter
        4,135,656

        Articles

        Video: Dane Jewett, Alden Pate, & Ryan Griffith Get Loose in 'Karaoke'
        May 27, 2026 from pinkbike.com
        Escaping the rainy PNW winter, the crew heads south to SoCal for a high-speed desert road trip that culminates in a late-night singing session.
        Marinduro 2026 Explodes to Become California’s Biggest Enduro Race
        May 27, 2026 from pinkbike.com
        Proving that local racing is thriving, 459 riders descend on Fairfax to race blind stages through the legendary, tacky dirt of Camp Tamarancho.
        Elite Men & Women's XCO Race Replays from the 2026 US Cup Round 2
        Apr 14, 2026 from pinkbike.com
        All the action from round 2 of the US Pro Cup.
        Video: Minivans, Surfboards, & Cali Dust: The Jamieson Brothers’ Pre-Season Road Trip
        Apr 11, 2026 from pinkbike.com
        From Auburn to Laguna Beach, Elliot and Nash Jamieson escape the PNW rain to dial in their 2026 setups and session with the Specialized Ride...

        Popular Trail Networks

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        Golden Gate Park 274
        Northstar at Tahoe Resort 6 15 15 11
        Alpine Meadows Palisades Tahoe 2 9 3
        Edwards AFB Trails 37 11
        Greer Ranch 41 53 30 5
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        Popular California Mountain Biking Trails

        42
        Flow Trail 1
        • 95 ★ 4.6 • 5,151 ft • 19 ft • 5,979 •
        Built specifically for mountain bikes, a emphasizes speed and rhythm, featuring berms, rollers, jumps and other features that are designed in a way that uses the rider’s momentum to minimize pedaling and braking (think downhill pump...
        17
        Flow Trail 3
        • 95 ★ 4.7 • 2,533 ft • 0 ft • 5,911 •
        Built specifically for mountain bikes, a emphasizes speed and rhythm, featuring berms, rollers, jumps and other features that are designed in a way that uses the rider’s momentum to minimize pedaling and braking (think downhill pump...
        27
        Flow Trail 4
        • 95 ★ 4.7 • 1,496 ft • 0 ft • 5,885 •
        Built specifically for mountain bikes, a emphasizes speed and rhythm, featuring berms, rollers, jumps and other features that are designed in a way that uses the rider’s momentum to minimize pedaling and braking (think downhill pump...
        16
        Flow Trail 2
        • 95 ★ 4.8 • 2,031 ft • 6 ft • 5,892 •
        Built specifically for mountain bikes, a emphasizes speed and rhythm, featuring berms, rollers, jumps and other features that are designed in a way that uses the rider’s momentum to minimize pedaling and braking (think downhill pump...
        15
        Flow Trail 5
        • 95 ★ 4.7 • 2,392 ft • 10 ft • 5,855 •
        Built specifically for mountain bikes, a emphasizes speed and rhythm, featuring berms, rollers, jumps and other features that are designed in a way that uses the rider’s momentum to minimize pedaling and braking (think downhill pump...
        21
        Flow Trail 6
        • 95 ★ 4.7 • 4,088 ft • 28 ft • 5,684 •
        Built specifically for mountain bikes, a emphasizes speed and rhythm, featuring berms, rollers, jumps and other features that are designed in a way that uses the rider’s momentum to minimize pedaling and braking (think downhill pump...
        91
        Ridge Trail
        • 95 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 137 ft • 4,925 •
        is the launching point for most of the descents found in the Demo. All the DH trails start from , and connects them all at the top. It's a fun trail with lots of turns, a couple rock gardens, and a couple of Up-Pitches that test your...
        18
        University Connector Trail
        • 100 ★ 3.9 • 4,491 ft • 3 ft • 4,656 •
        Connects and the Fuel Break Road which leads up to Empire Grade (road). is a flowy, twisty trail which is narrow and can be dangerous if taken too fast or without proper guidance. High berms and fast descents punctuate tight turns and...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 241 rides
        Yesterday
        • 1,474 rides
        Past Week
        • 11,909 rides

        California Mountain Bike Routes

        64
        Waterdog Complete Loop Featured
        ★ 3.7 • 7 miles • 1,302 ft • 9 • Loop •
        Nearly complete tour of the trails at Waterdog Lake Park. Can be ridden in either direction, but this way...
        412
        Oh, The Places You'll Go! Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 43 miles • 2,953 ft • 18 • Shuttled •
        In his wonderful book, , it's doubtful that the beloved Dr. Seuss had mountain bikes in mind when he wrote...
        367
        Wondering Where the Lions Are Featured
        ★ 4.2 • 18 miles • 1,689 ft • 14 • Loop •
        In Bruce Cockburn's wonderful , he sings about wondering where the lions are, which you may wonder...
        31
        Snake and Rice Canyon Loop Featured
        ★ 4.7 • 5 miles • 307 ft • 4 • Loop •
        This central Chula Vista canyon loop route has been a favorite with trail users for years but only...
        345
        Here's Looking at You, Kid Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 646 ft • 8 • Shuttled •
        This route is the kid brother to the famous . The latter is justifiably well known, given its epic descent...
        18
        TAMBA: Paradise Loop Featured
        ★ 4.0 • 11 miles • 816 ft • 15 • Loop •
        The Paradise Loop is a fun new intermediate loop for the Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival. It is 11 miles long...

        Photos of California Mountain Bike

        184 |
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        178 |
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        169 |
        Nov 28, 2021 @ 8:27pm
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        199 |
        Nov 28, 2021 @ 8:27pm
        Nov 28, 2021
        93 |
        Nov 12, 2018 @ 5:36pm
        Nov 12, 2018
        122 |
        Oct 2, 2018 @ 11:26am
        Oct 2, 2018
        141 |
        Nov 4, 2017 @ 5:31pm
        Nov 4, 2017
        542 |
        Oct 29, 2017 @ 6:14pm
        Oct 29, 2017
        280 |
        Oct 2, 2017 @ 3:09pm
        Oct 2, 2017
        319 |
        Oct 2, 2017 @ 3:09pm
        Oct 2, 2017
        2,154 |
        Jun 24, 2014 @ 5:43pm
        Jun 24, 2014
        341 |
        Feb 28, 2010 @ 1:05pm
        Feb 28, 2010
        | 5 comments

        Videos of California Mountain Bike

        featured The Little Big 2013

        5:27 | 2620 | Jul 21, 2014
        featured Part of Secret Spot
        trail: Prisoners
        0:12 | 97 | Dec 28, 2010
        Blue Blossom Special
        2:17 | 1 | Jun 20, 2026
        9 year old jump
        0:07 | 5 | May 27, 2026
        Lost Cannon Trail to Mill Canyon descent in May
        0:03 | 8 | May 27, 2026
        trail: Beer Run
        0:13 | 6 | May 25, 2026
        Erosion on Wayside
        0:10 | 6 | May 24, 2026
        0:10 | 2 | May 24, 2026

        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

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        RobVbyFkxtrailKoala AccessNo longer accessible from the Bear Valley side...
        Jun 24, 2026 @ 10:02am
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        newmediasoupreportArnold Rim (2-5)@karinarta: This is probably a question for...
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        karinartareportArnold Rim (2-5)No. So how should we handle it? The trail is...
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        Jun 23, 2026 @ 7:05pm
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        Bike & Skill Parks

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        Northstar at Tahoe Resortbike parkTruckee
        Snow Summit Bike Parkbike parkBig Bear City
        Mammoth Mountain Bike Parkbike parkMammoth Lakes
        SkyPark at Santa's Villagebike parkSkyforest
        Kirkwood Mountain Resortbike parkKirkwood

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike17,35823,676 miles741 miles10,367 miles14,245 ft
        		#255,547148,9272,3794,192,104
        E-Bike6,35110,913 miles1,614,600 ft4,708 miles12,966 ft
        		#2581119,467473453,266
        Gravel Bike7,77614,295 miles1,706,850 ft5,658 miles14,245 ft
        		#18825,63729621,603
        Adaptive Bike3,5676,334 miles743,842 ft2,430 miles14,245 ft
        		#11030,42260240
        Winter Fat Bike1,7172,097 miles304,288 ft895 miles10,978 ft
        		#612,785394
        Horse5,66813,167 miles2,007,267 ft5,552 miles13,114 ft
        		#12932,394134581
        Hike21,64033,176 miles1,037 miles14,006 miles14,478 ft
        		#13,526145,9911,669361,402
        Trail Running21,44132,875 miles1,027 miles13,895 miles14,478 ft
        		#1308145,8101,243232,129
        Dirtbike/Moto1,6555,173 miles737,349 ft2,206 miles11,631 ft
        		#37223,529593,140
        Observed Trials107207 miles25,482 ft90 miles10,400 ft
        		#2121,3201762
        ATV/ORV/OHV1,1303,455 miles448,825 ft1,405 miles11,631 ft
        		#33522,59434747
        Snowmobile62185 miles21,982 ft74 miles9,997 ft
        		#711,5363186
        Snowshoe249400 miles52,165 ft146 miles14,137 ft
        		#1371,938373,288
        Downhill Ski1,604552 miles477,136 ft502 miles10,938 ft
        		#38809168,651
        Backcountry Ski151215 miles46,293 ft88 miles13,015 ft
        		#52857322,543
        Nordic Ski370249 miles23,501 ft103 miles9,121 ft
        		#1331,6051220,951
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