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4,302 ft
Distance
470 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:10:59
Avg time
461 ft
Altitude change
1,383 ft
Altitude min
1,843 ft
Altitude max
1,383 ft
Altitude start
1,843 ft
Altitude end
10.704%
Grade
-4.779%
Grade max
32.429%
Grade min
4,010 ft
Distance climb
254 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:10:59
Avg time
Methuselah Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaEl Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
Redwood City, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
Very nice single track into one of the nicest parts of the park. Trail restoration work done in 2015. This trail has some jumps that can be easily rolled. The lower portion of the trail is a bit steep and exposed.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 39 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 595 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Directions to methuselah trailhead
(37.400050, -122.331240)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.5 • 19 miles • 4,269 ft • 10 • Loop •
Big loop from Star Hill parking, hitting , , , , and
★ 3.5 • 15 miles • 3,209 ft • 25 • Loop •
Counter clockwise loop hitting most of the fun trails in Skeggs. New Oljon, Blue Blossom, Manzanita, Giant...
★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 2,475 ft • 20 • Loop •
This is the typical WCMB ride with a little extra credit thrown in for scouting purposes
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Frequently Asked Questions About Methuselah
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Where is Methuselah located?
Methuselah is located in El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve, Redwood City, California, United States. It is part of the El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.40005, -122.33124.
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How hard is Methuselah?
Methuselah is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.704%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Methuselah?
Methuselah has 143 m of elevation gain. The trail has 3 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 421 m to 562 m.
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Is Methuselah a point to point trail?
Methuselah is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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