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1.9 miles
Distance
162 ft
Climb
-895 ft
Descent
00:15:10
Avg time
-733 ft
Altitude change
175 ft
Altitude min
926 ft
Altitude max
908 ft
Altitude start
175 ft
Altitude end
-7.168%
Grade
-31.71%
Grade max
20.293%
Grade min
2,677 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:15:10
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Manley Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jackson Demonstration State Forest
    Mendocino, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37406 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1669 in Trail Running
    • #61679 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round, best in Spring and Fall.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

Nice and flowy trail with some blind turns and exposure. Not super challenging if ridden slowly but becomes more technical as rider speed increases.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 31, 2025 @ 12:02pm
May 31, 2025
 Tree down blocking part of the trail in a precarious location about 3/4 down the trail.
Jun 1, 2024 @ 12:32pm
Jun 1, 2024
 Getting dry
Apr 8, 2023 @ 3:23am
Apr 8, 2023
 wet at the bottom but riding well for the most part
May 21, 2022 @ 10:14am
May 21, 2022
Aug 22, 2021 @ 10:00am
Aug 22, 2021
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        Directions to manley-gulch trailhead (39.337690, -123.717270)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Manley Gulch

        ▼ Where is Manley Gulch located?
        Manley Gulch is located in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, Mendocino, California, United States. It is part of the Jackson Demonstration State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.33769, -123.71727.
        ▼ How hard is Manley Gulch?
        Manley Gulch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.168%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Manley Gulch?
        Manley Gulch has 162 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 895 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 175 ft to 926 ft.
        ▼ Is Manley Gulch a point to point trail?
        Manley Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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