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1.9 miles
Distance
-919 ft
Descent
00:09:45
Avg time
-921 ft
Altitude change
68 ft
Altitude min
990 ft
Altitude max
990 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-44.8%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:09:45
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJackson Demonstration State Forest
Mendocino, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerJackson Demonstration State Forest
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Thomson Gulch Road (Rd 730) is a 2 mile moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Mendocino California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
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aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
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- 32 miles avg distance
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- 17 rides
- Last: May 17, 2026
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(39.357480, -123.711390)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomson Gulch Road (Rd 730)
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Where is Thomson Gulch Road (Rd 730) located?
Thomson Gulch Road (Rd 730) 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 39.35748, -123.71139.
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What is the elevation gain for Thomson Gulch Road (Rd 730)?
The trail has 919 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 68 ft to 990 ft.
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Is Thomson Gulch Road (Rd 730) a point to point trail?
Thomson Gulch Road (Rd 730) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Thomson Gulch Road (Rd 730)?
Thomson Gulch Road (Rd 730) is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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