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- Mountain Bike
82 trails
- E-Bike
62 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
18 trails
- Hike
91 trails
- Trail Running
90 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
92 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
90 trails
Region Details
- 24
- 1
- 15
- 17
- 18
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 2, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 182
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 84
- Trails E-Bike
- 62
- Trails Horse
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 91
- Trails Trail Running
- 90
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 92
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 90
- Total Distance
- 549 miles
- Total Descent
- 132,772 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,371 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,852 ft
- Reports
- 453
- Photos
- 317
- Ridden Counter
- 1,953
Sub Regions
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Lake Mendocino
- 5
- 6
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Lookout Peak Trail System
- 3
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Low Gap Park
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Mendocino National Forest
- 5
- 9
- 9
- 1
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Mill Creek Park
- 1
- 2
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Riverside Park
- 1
- 2
Popular Ukiah Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 297 ft • 56 •
About 3 mi of single track along the Northwest side of the lake.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,470 ft • 177 ft • 45 •
Climb/Descent single track connecting the to . If you're doing the full loop and want to include this trail is a more pleasant alternative to the fire road (Deerwood)
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 632 ft • 32 •
From the South end of the dam to the end of the this is a lakeside rollercoaster up and down the hills alongside the lake.
• 60 ★ 4.3 • 3,752 ft • 83 ft • 30 •
Fun, flowy descent from Rafello fire road down to
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 571 ft • 30 •
A pleasant, non-technical but long(ish), rolling single track along the Esstern shore of Lake Mendocino
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 264 ft • 27 ft • 26 •
Connector trail from Manzanita to Rafello Drive (fire road)
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 470 ft • 23 •
Trail is a four mile single track that provides a steep climb and a fun descent. The trail can be ridden as a loop by climbing to the top via the main North Cow Mountain Truck access road ( Mendo Rock Road). This also allows for a...
Ukiah Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 17 miles • 1,966 ft • 3 • Loop •
Combining the main 3 trails around Lake Mendocino to make a ~18mi loop. Fun rolling singletrack, not much...
★ 5.0 • 167 miles • 21,921 ft • 0 •
The Mendocino Backcountry Discovery Trail.
★ 5.0 • 86 miles • 11,804 ft • 2 •
The Mendocino Backcountry Discovery Trail.
★ 2.0 • 5 miles • 961 ft • 6 • Out & Back •
A lollipop style out and back on the south edge of the lake that includes the techi-er parts of Manzanita...
5 miles • 775 ft • 7 •
This short loop is a great after work option when you don't have much time. Easy flowy trails with some...
Photos of Ukiah Mountain Bike
Videos of Ukiah Mountain Bike
trail: Brown's Gulch
2:26 |
309 |
Mar 19, 2015
trail: Valley View Trail
0:13 |
336 |
Oct 31, 2014
trail: Brown's Gulch
0:30 |
176 |
Jan 8, 2014
trail: Brown's Gulch
12:44 |
897 |
Apr 8, 2012
trail: Lower Powderhouse DH
0:06 |
572 |
Mar 19, 2012
trail: Valley View Trail
0:35 |
403 |
Jan 30, 2012
trail: Valley View Trail
3:35 |
437 |
Jan 30, 2012
trail: Valley View Trail
0:59 |
310 |
Jan 30, 2012
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Trail #1 Complete | Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 2, 2026 | Unknown | NeilSDavis UVTG | ||
| Trail #2 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 3:46pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 29, 2026 | Ideal | sstrader92 | ||
| Valley View Trail | Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:46am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 14, 2026 | Unknown | shauger1 | ||
| Manzanita Trail | Jan 18, 2026 @ 12:21pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 18, 2026 | Variable | n8b | ||
| Eastside Trail | Jan 18, 2026 @ 12:21pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 18, 2026 | Variable | n8b | ||
| Shakota Trail | Jan 18, 2026 @ 12:21pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 18, 2026 | Variable | n8b | ||
| Bill's Ridge Trail | Jun 15, 2025 @ 10:05am Jun 15, 2025 | Dry | NeilSDavis UVTG | ||
| Woodpecker Trail | Feb 23, 2025 @ 1:20pm Feb 23, 2025 | Variable | cedarnfrens | ||
| Blue Oak Trail | Feb 23, 2025 @ 1:41pm Feb 23, 2025 | Ideal | cedarnfrens | ||
| Shakota (High Alternate) | Jan 12, 2025 @ 11:34am Jan 12, 2025 | Dry | NeilSDavis UVTG |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JackCoul | wishlist | region | activity #98273839 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 9:20am Jul 2, 2026 |
| NeilSDavis | add | report | activity #98272387 | Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:59am Jul 2, 2026 |
| seanthe89 | add | photo | activity #98206369 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:25am Jul 1, 2026 |
| sstrader92 | comment | trail | activity #98091564 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 3:50pm Jun 29, 2026 |
| sstrader92 | checkin | trail | activity #98091510 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 3:49pm Jun 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Direction should be marked 'uphill' primary. | Jun 29, 2026 @ 3:50pm Jun 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | I don't think this is correct as mapped. The... | Apr 1, 2025 @ 2:23pm Apr 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | There's a new, steep (probably black) trail... | Sep 17, 2024 @ 7:01pm Sep 17, 2024 | ||
| report | Dry as a bone...no down trees | Apr 30, 2024 @ 5:38pm Apr 30, 2024 | ||
| trail | So, are mountain bikes and hikers not allowed... | Apr 18, 2024 @ 4:10pm Apr 18, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails15 awarded -
10 Black Trails1 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k375 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge38 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k375 awarded
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 | 82 | 253 miles | 65,125 ft | 128 miles | 6,371 ft | #1,057 | #416 | 230 | 432 | 6 | 3,033 | |
| E-Bike | 62 | 169 miles | 49,501 ft | 86 miles | 6,106 ft | #343 | #691 | 338 | 2 | 172 | ||
| Horse | 18 | 71 miles | 12,188 ft | 31 miles | 5,302 ft | #908 | #626 | 25 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 91 | 230 miles | 60,276 ft | 116 miles | 6,371 ft | #322 | #157 | 85 | 452 | 5 | 390 | |
| Trail Running | 90 | 229 miles | 60,276 ft | 116 miles | 6,371 ft | #677 | #253 | 452 | 3 | 57 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 92 | 176 miles | 43,471 ft | 81 miles | 5,075 ft | #112 | #67 | 24 | 2 | 66 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 90 | 354 miles | 76,880 ft | 166 miles | 6,004 ft | #9 | #7 | 25 | 8 | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ukiah
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What are the best places to ride in Ukiah?
Ukiah has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ukiah?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ukiah are:
- Brown's Gulch (4.2/5)
- Sled Ridge (4.2/5)
- Soap Root (4.1/5)
- Trail #61 (4.1/5)
- Woodpecker Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ukiah?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ukiah are:
- July (31 activities)
- August (28 activities)
- September (27 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ukiah?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Ukiah. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
Activities
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Points of Interest
- Hammerhorn Campground Camping
- Moondust Other
- Spruce Grove Campground Camping
- Old Millsap Homestead [historical Site] Other
- Dispersed Primitive Camping
- Black Butte River Ranch And Store Other
- Black Butte River Sight
- Eel River Swimming Hole Sight
- Howard Meadows Campground Camping
- Little Doe Campground Camping
- Black Butte (7,388 ft)
- Snow Mountain East (7,051 ft)
- Snow Mountain West (7,021 ft)
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