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- Mountain Bike
49 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
60 trails
- Trail Running
60 trails
Region Details
- 13
- 3
- 17
- 16
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 4, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 54
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 49
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 60
- Trails Trail Running
- 60
- Total Distance
- 73 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,112 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,995 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,108 ft
- Reports
- 361
- Photos
- 75
- Ridden Counter
- 10,672
Sub Regions
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Anthony Chabot Regional Park
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- 14
- 12
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Chabot
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- 1
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Five Canyons Open Space
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Popular Castro Valley Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 1 mile • 113 ft • 526 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 423 ft • 457 •
Popular white difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 423 ft green climb. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.2 • 4,709 ft • 519 ft • 424 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 477 ft • 383 •
A wide fire road that can be both ridden from west to east and vice versa though most people tend to ride it from west to east. trail is one of the more popular trails in the park and it is common to see a few hikers. Do watch your...
• 85 ★ 3.6 • 2 miles • 514 ft • 346 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 514 ft blue climb. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 4,212 ft • 23 ft • 345 •
This is almost a shortcut of the trail, just cuts out a bit of climbing and a distance.
Castro Valley Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,306 ft • 5 • Loop •
Quick loop at Lake Chabot Regional Park with some decent climbs and some fun downhills
12 miles • 1,663 ft • 6 • Loop •
This >Cottontail Lake Chabot Loop is a good ride for those looking to get some faster downhills and...
31 miles • 4,331 ft • 12 • Loop •
A solid ride loop that has mostly cross country trails with some black diamonds in JMP, Cinderella and...
★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 1,014 ft • 10 •
Lake Chabot Quick Loop from Golf Course Parking
Photos of Castro Valley Mountain Bike
Videos of Castro Valley Mountain Bike
trail: Jackson Grade
0:29 |
131 |
Oct 23, 2019
trail: Live Oak
8:34 |
238 |
Oct 23, 2019
trail: Grass Valley
0:31 |
175 |
Nov 17, 2017
![Lake Chabot MTB | Ten Hills & Towhee [4K]](https://ev1.pinkbike.org/tf/vt/1/yvt-69199-4.jpg)
trail: Towhee
13:19 |
414 |
Dec 13, 2020 , Castro Valley
![Lake Chabot MTB | Ten Hills & Towhee [4K]](https://ev1.pinkbike.org/tf/vt/1/yvt-69198-4.jpg)
trail: Ten Hills
13:19 |
349 |
Dec 13, 2020 , Castro Valley
trail: Median Trail
11:37 |
495 |
Nov 6, 2020 , Castro Valley
trail: Golden Rod
11:37 |
568 |
Nov 6, 2020 , Castro Valley
trail: Honker Bay
7:52 |
321 |
Oct 16, 2020 , Castro Valley
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Live Oak | Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Dry | rickinlo | ||
| Cameron Loop | Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Dry | rickinlo | ||
| McGregor George | Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 27, 2026 | Dry | rickinlo | ||
| Bass Cove | Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 28, 2026 | Variable | aj7049 | ||
| Golden Rod (South) | Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 28, 2026 | Variable | aj7049 | ||
| Horseshoe Trail | Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 28, 2026 | Variable | aj7049 | ||
| Redtail | Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 28, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | aj7049 | ||
| East Shore | Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 28, 2026 | Variable | aj7049 | ||
| West Shore | Jan 10, 2026 @ 4:12pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 10, 2026 | Ideal | robert-v-simon | ||
| Jackson Grade | Dec 31, 2025 @ 3:08pm (America/Los_Angeles) Dec 31, 2025 | Variable | robert-v-simon |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| budski001 | vote | trail | activity #96925796 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:40pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| jdbrickhouse | wishlist | route | activity #96654422 | Jun 9, 2026 @ 10:39pm Jun 9, 2026 |
| Downtownjbrown | wishlist | route | activity #96635187 | Jun 9, 2026 @ 4:01pm Jun 9, 2026 |
| penguinni | wishlist | route | activity #96473455 | Jun 7, 2026 @ 10:01am Jun 7, 2026 |
| CarolineLoSs3n | wishlist | route | activity #96469291 | Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:18am Jun 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Temporary closed | May 20, 2026 @ 7:53pm May 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Northern side: steep, machine graded smooth... | Sep 29, 2025 @ 7:53pm Sep 29, 2025 | ||
| trail | Reasonably fun rolling fire road following the... | May 12, 2025 @ 10:52am May 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | Hardly a trail - it follows the roadway in... | May 12, 2025 @ 10:51am May 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | Nothing out of the ordinary. Rutted fire road,... | May 12, 2025 @ 10:49am May 12, 2025 |
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10 Blue Trails106 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k32 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge98 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge9 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k32 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Eden BicyclesBike Shop
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Castro Valley CycleryBike Shop
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Area CyclesBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 49 | 69 miles | 11,138 ft | 31 miles | 2,995 ft | #1,920 | #698 | 70 | 361 | 10 | 16,212 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 11 miles | 1,289 ft | 4 miles | 1,280 ft | 5 | 294 | 1 | 899 | |||
| Horse | 3 | 6 miles | 479 ft | 1 mile | 614 ft | 25 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 60 | 73 miles | 12,113 ft | 33 miles | 2,995 ft | #3,123 | #1,119 | 361 | 1 | 1,579 | ||
| Trail Running | 60 | 73 miles | 12,113 ft | 33 miles | 2,995 ft | #2,805 | #806 | 361 | 1 | 930 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Castro Valley
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What are the best places to ride in Castro Valley?
Castro Valley has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Castro Valley?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Castro Valley are:
- Ten Hills (4.3/5)
- Brandon (4.2/5)
- Horseshoe Trail (4.1/5)
- Deer Canyon Trail (4.1/5)
- Shady Canyon Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Castro Valley?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Castro Valley are:
- July (136 activities)
- August (122 activities)
- September (94 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Castro Valley?
There are 7 parking locations listed in Castro Valley. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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