California Cross Country Skiing Trails and Maps

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Length
Surfaces
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Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail

25.3 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Lake Almanor Recreation Trail

11 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Lakes Basin Path

5.2 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Lodestar Connector

0.5 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Sugar Pine Railway Trail

2.5 mi
State: CA
Dirt

Truckee River Legacy Trail

5.6 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Almanor Rail Trail

13 mi
State: CA
Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

Modoc Line Rail Trail

39.8 mi
State: CA
Ballast, Cinder, Gravel

Shady Rest Path

0.8 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Town Loop

6.9 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Concrete

Sawmill Bike Path (CA)

2.2 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Great Shasta Rail Trail

43 mi
State: CA
Cinder

Meridian Connector

1 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Main Street Connector

0.4 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

College Connector Path

0.7 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Lake Tahoe Boulevard Bike Path

1.7 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

North Waterford Connector

0.4 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Sierra Park Connector

0.3 mi
State: CA
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
An outing on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail rewards trekkers with eye-catching Northern California scenery and signs of wildlife. The 25.3-mile packed gravel-and-dirt trail connects the...
CA 25.3 mi Dirt, Gravel
The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail is much hillier than the simple, flat shoreline hike its name might suggest. The lake is a hydroelectric project that dates back more than 100 years to 1914 and is...
CA 11 mi Asphalt
The Lakes Basin Path is a stunningly gorgeous trail that stretches from downtown Mammoth Lakes to a series of lakes to the community's south. Paralleling quiet Lake Mary Road for its entire route, the...
CA 5.2 mi Asphalt
The Lodestar Connector is a short link between neighborhoods of western Mammoth Lakes and the popular Town Loop, which encircles the community. As its name suggests, the path parallels Lodestar Drive...
CA 0.5 mi Asphalt
For more than 50 years in the early 1900s, the Sugar Pine Railway operated steam trains to haul logs along the Stanislaus River for the Standard Lumber Company and later the Pickering Lumber Company....
CA 2.5 mi Dirt
The Truckee River Legacy Trail follows its namesake river’s south side from downtown Truckee to the Glenshire neighborhood. The trail provides scenic views of the Truckee River and the High Sierra...
CA 5.6 mi Asphalt
The Western States Pioneer Trail runs for 34 miles between Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail and Auburn Equestrian Staging Area near Gum Lane in Auburn. The trail, open to hikers and horseback riders...
CA 34.4 mi Dirt, Gravel
This 13 mile, non-motorized, multi-use trail is currently being improved to create a smoother tread surface for equestrians, hikers and bikers. It extends from downtown Chester where it crosses Main...
CA 13 mi Ballast, Dirt, Gravel
The Modoc Line Rail Trail follows a portion the historic Modoc Line, which ran through remote ranch land and deserts in northeastern California. Originally constructed as the narrow-gauge...
CA 39.8 mi Ballast, Cinder, Gravel
The Shady Rest Path is a scenic paved trail that winds north from a junction with the short Main Street Connector to Shady Rest Park. Open from May to November, the park features several athletic...
CA 0.8 mi Asphalt
The Town Loop is a popular trail that encircles the scenic community of Mammoth Lakes, providing access to a host of neighborhoods, businesses and recreational amenities. The vast majority of the...
CA 6.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Sawmill Bike Path currently consists of two open segments—with a third in the works to link them—just south of the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. When complete, the trail will provide a seamless...
CA 2.2 mi Asphalt
More than half of the planned 80-mile Great Shasta Rail Trail is now open. The rail-trail meanders through Northern California’s small towns and the natural beauty of the Lassen and Shasta-Trinity...
CA 43 mi Cinder
The Meridian Connector is a useful link between Mammoth Lakes' elementary, middle and high schools and the popular Town Loop, which encircles the community. Midway, a spur connects trail users to...
CA 1 mi Asphalt
The Main Street Connector is a short link between the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center and the longer Shady Rest Path, which extends north to Shady Rest Park. Midway, trail users can take a tunnel under...
CA 0.4 mi Asphalt
The College Connector Path is a short link between the Mammoth Lakes Library and popular Town Loop, which encircles the community. The trail, which is lit for night use, passes through the scenic...
CA 0.7 mi Asphalt
The Lake Tahoe Boulevard Bike Path follows its namesake road for its entire route in scenic El Dorado County, but unlike most sidepaths, this trail offers a winding course through dense forest. Smooth...
CA 1.7 mi Asphalt
The North Waterford Connector is a short link between neighborhoods of southern Mammoth Lakes and the popular Town Loop, which encircles the community. Like many of Mammoth Lakes' trails, the North...
CA 0.4 mi Asphalt
The Sierra Park Connector is a short link from both the Mammoth Lakes Library and new College Connector Path to the popular Town Loop, which encircles the community. Midway, a spur connects trail...
CA 0.3 mi Asphalt

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Recent Trail Reviews

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Not a great experience

August, 2026 by susan.dickinson

I was excited to run on the Riverwalk Trail. Unfortunately the reviews are all from many years ago and things have definitely changed. On a beautiful Sunday morning I was the only runner, passing homeless people and their tents along the way. I couldn’t run through several of the undercrossings because there were homeless men sitting on the trail at the bottom. In one case two men were passed out with their legs sticking out on the trail. I had to backtrack and cross to the other side to avoid a large group of homeless men standing on both sides of the trail. Much of the trail is surrounded by chain link fences to keep the homeless (I’m assuming) from setting up camp under the overcrossings. I would never use this trail again. Much better to fight the crowds along the West Cliff trail.

Rose Creek Bikeway

beware of fentanyl bent homeless!

July, 2026 by almfull

My husband and I walked this path and under a freeway we passed 6 grown men and one woman bent in half seemingly paralyzed. They were unable to do anything to hurt anyone but the forested ditches to the side of the path most likely had hungry drug adicts. I would not recommend this path, especially the southern part of the

Hammond Trail

Pretty Views

July, 2026 by jlgrovet

This mixed use trail travels through woods, down quiet neighborhood streets, and over bridges. There are sections overlooking the ocean and Mad River.
We almost didn't go because a previous reviewer spoke of people camping/living on the trail. We saw no camping. The bridge is graffitied but didn't mind too much.
Short section of gravel/dirt and a rough, needing paved section (also pretty short) near Mad River Bridge. We started at Clam Beach and road to Mad River Beach, which is past the trail terminus if you turn right on the newly paved Mad River River Rd. Very little car traffic. Our route was about 13 miles round trip.

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Calleguas Creek Bike Path

Nice

July, 2026 by pjswavely

It’s a nice trail. Good concrete and is an overall fun trail to ride. It would probably be even prettier if CA got some rain and the creek was full. Decent though, saw some snakes in the creek!

Town Loop

Town Loop

July, 2026 by lquixdra

Very, very beautiful bike ride, a little bit longer than it reported here - closer to 7 1/2 miles and I see that some people posted even longer (8 mi). Very well marked through the town, but not so well marked once you get out of the town. Going through the trees, and even the small streets, looking at the gorgeous houses - that most of us could never afford (¿) - was super fun.

Rincon Multi-Use Trail

Absolutely Amazing

July, 2026 by cewalker73

First time riding this trail and all I can say is amazing. It’s an easy safe ride along the coast that’s not too long for a beginner bike rider, offering beautiful views.

Humboldt Bay Trail

Beautiful flat ride along Humboldt Bay from the Eureka waterfront to the Arcata Marsh. Connects to trails heading to the south of Eureka and to the north of McKinleyville for 25 miles of safe and scenic riding.

June, 2026 by douglee57_tl

Beautiful flat ride along Humboldt Bay from the Eureka waterfront to the Arcata Marsh. Connects to trails heading to the south of Eureka and to the north of McKinleyville for 25 miles of safe and scenic riding.

San Fernando Road Bike Path

Good Local Trail

June, 2026 by adammecalo

Mostly straight, good paved trail. Like another review stated, you have to go up to the nearest stop light for a few corssings but otherwise a nice trail following San Fernando Rd. Took it from the nearest point to my home to the train station and back on my OneWheel. About 13 miles round trip. Am going to ride it again.

Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail

Great cliff side ride

June, 2026 by normanbowers

This trail has everything, smooth surface, spectacular views of the coast, and restrooms! From the Noyo River bridge on Hwy 1 to the end of the haul road trail is 7 miles. If you are in the area don't miss this ride.

Aliso Creek Riding and Hiking Trail

great trail

June, 2026 by eibacademy

Road it yesterday from beginning to end and back. Wonderful ride. Long uphill on way back but totally worth it

Almanor Rail Trail

beautiful but sunny trail

June, 2026 by blackbirdhello45

Very pretty, flat trail. I started near the Timber Lodge Trail and made it to Catfish Beach

Bear Creek Bikeway

I Love Merced’s bike paths, so beautiful!

June, 2026 by dawn94561

It’s so nice to just jump on a bike and enjoy the slow pace of days gone by.

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