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Located on the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay Area, the 17.2-mile Arroyo Mocho Trail is a tale of two trails.
About the Route
From its western end at the Centennial Trail in Pleasanton to...
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17.2 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
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The Evergreen Creek Trail follows its namesake creek between San Felipe Road and Yerba Buena Road. To the north of the gravel trail is suburbia (with a row of trees separating the trail from the...
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1.2 mi |
Gravel
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The Hammond Trail pays homage to the Redwood Coast’s timber industry. Named for a major local lumber company, the asphalt, gravel, and dirt trail follows the route of a former railroad that hauled...
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5.5 mi |
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
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About 20 miles southwest of Yosemite National Park, the scenic Merced River Trail functions as both a bike/pedestrian trail and a lightly trafficked vehicular road used to access campsites and...
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4.9 mi |
Gravel
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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...
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39.8 mi |
Ballast, Cinder, Gravel
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Starting at Goleta Beach State Park, the Obern Trail (formerly known as Atascadero Creek Bike Path) travels east toward Santa Barbara's center, following a flood-control channel. The paved path is a...
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3.6 mi |
Asphalt
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The Penitencia Creek Trail follows its namesake creek through a suburban greenbelt in northeast San José. On the northeastern end, the trail passes by a series of percolation ponds, and you can take a...
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2.8 mi |
Asphalt, Gravel
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The Petaluma Trails consist of 5 trails, each one through a unique and scenic part of historic Petaluma. There is a two-mile circular loop through Shollenberger Park and a one-mile trail that links...
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12.5 mi |
Asphalt, Dirt
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The Salt Creek Trail, with more arms than an octopus, offers a variety of experiences for trail users of all types in Dana Point and Laguna Niguel. Featuring two sections, several branches, and a mix...
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5 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
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Saratoga Creek Trail follows the winding course of the creek between just south of I-280 (Junipero Serra Freeway) and Saratoga Creek Park. The trail parallels the Lawrence Expressway/County Route G2...
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1.5 mi |
Asphalt, Gravel
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The Sutter Bike Path follows a short portion of the old Sacramento Northern Railroad and runs a straight line between Hooper Road and Acacia Avenue. The trail links to bike lanes at Hooper Road, which...
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4.65 mi |
Asphalt
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The Calero Creek Trail runs between Singer Park and Santa Teresa County Park. The trail is paved between Los Alamitos Creek and Harry Road (0.7 mile) and has a gravel surface between Harry Road and...
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1.9 mi |
Asphalt, Dirt
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The Clarksburg Branch Line Trail in West Sacramento runs between Jefferson Boulevard at S. River Road and Gregory Avenue where S. River Road loops around and returns. The surface is crushed concrete...
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3.2 mi |
Asphalt, Crushed Stone
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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...
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43 mi |
Cinder
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The Los Banos Rail Trail offers a 1-mile alternative to non-motorized travel through downtown Los Banos between 2nd Street and Ward Rd.
The trail occupies a disused rail right-of-way and includes...
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2.1 mi |
Asphalt
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Running from Solano Community College on the southwest edge of town and into the town of Fairfield, the Fairfield Linear Park Path provides convenient bike access to the action on campus and in the...
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7.8 mi |
Asphalt
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Nestled between Alum Rock Canyon and the Mt. Diablo foothills, Alum Rock Park west of San Jose is California's oldest city park. From the early to mid-1900s it was a popular resort and spa, complete...
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2.4 mi |
Asphalt, Dirt
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The Bear Valley Trail runs across the Headlands of Point Reyes National Seashore. It is a relatively flat route, open for both hiking and biking, although not suitable for road bikes. A highlight...
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4.2 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Blithedale Ring Fire Road cuts through the Blithedale Summit Open Space Preserve, just east of the Mount Tamalpais State Park.
At the trail's northern end it connects with Indian Fire Road,...
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2.4 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Bolinas Ridge Trail runs along the eastern edge of Port Reyes National Seashore. The 11-mile route is relatively flat as it winds along the hilltop, although best suited for mountain bikes because...
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0 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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Experience the easy life of the West Coast on Orange County's Bud Turner Trail. Set in a quiet neighborhood in the city of Fullerton, the trail is ideal for all types of trail use and uniquely caters...
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1.84 mi |
Dirt, Woodchips
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The Centennial Trail is located in the Tri-Valley city of Pleasanton, about 25 miles east of Oakland. This urban trail offers a 7.8 roundtrip on a combination of paved and unpaved track. The trail...
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3.9 mi |
Asphalt, Gravel
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The 2.8-mile Coast Trail, which runs through Point Reyes National Seashore, is a premier hiking and biking route.
The trail connects to the Coast Campground at its southern end, a hike-in...
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2.8 mi |
Dirt, Sand
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The Crocker Park Recreational Trail loops around Crocker Park businesses in the town of Brisbane. The 2.5-mile, gravel trail begins and ends on Park Lane across from the dog park, although you can...
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2.5 mi |
Ballast, Crushed Stone
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The Deer Park Fire Road, open to hiking and mountain biking, runs through Mount Tamalpais State Park. It connects to the Pantoll Ranger Station and the Lower Old Mine Trail at the trail's northern...
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2.9 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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One of the most technically challenging mountain biking trails of the Marin Headlands region, the Eldridge Grade Fire Road descends along steep and rocky switchbacks from the top of Mount Tamalpais...
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5.7 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Fern Canyon Scenic Trail runs through Van Damme State Park, with portions of the trail that are accessible via. bike. Access to the trail is only available at the western end of the trail, near...
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7.9 mi |
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
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The Foresthill Divide Loop, which cuts through the Auburn State Recreation Area, is the perfect mountain biking opportunity. It is an 11-mile loop, comprised of gravel and dirt, although it is best...
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11 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Gerbode Valley Loop encircles the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. From the Smith Road Trailhead, trail users should head north on the Rodeo Valley Trail which turns into the Alta Trail. Head...
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5 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Hoo-Koo-Kee Fire Road runs through the Marin County Headlands, just shy of Mount Tamalpais's East Peak. The route, best suited for mountain biking but also open to hiking, connects the Blithedale...
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1.9 mi |
Dirt
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The Hornbeck Trail is one of several single-track dirt trails open on the east side of Keswick Reservoir in Shasta County. The trail follows the former route of the Quartz Hill Railway, which once...
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4 mi |
Dirt
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The Indian Grade Fire Road, which is open to hiking and mountain biking, cuts through the Marin headlands, just east of Mount Tamalpais State Park.
At its western end, trail users can connect to...
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1.4 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Lagunitas-Rock Spring Fire Road cuts through California's Marin Headlands just north of Mount Tamalpais State Park. The 3.2-mile route is motly forested as it gains and loses elevation numerous...
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3.2 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Laurel Dell Fire Road cuts through Mount Tamalpais State Park. The southern end of the trail connects to the Willow Camp Fire Road, and the northern end connects to the Lagunitas-Rock Spring Fire...
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2.2 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Montgomery Hill Trail is a short dirt trail traversing Montgomery Hill Park, an undeveloped green space in San Jose. The trail offers nice views of the surrounding area and links Yerba Buena Creek...
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0.4 mi |
Dirt, Grass
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As it winds up to the eastern peak of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, this picturesque trail offers an exhilarating combination of far-reaching views, history and challenge. The trail follows the...
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6.25 mi |
Dirt
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Closure Notice: The San Gabriel Peak Trail is currently closed due to damage from the Eaton Fire.
The San Gabriel Peak Trail is a 2.5-mile mountain biking route that takes trail users to the top of...
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2.5 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Skunk Cabbage Trail, part of the statewide California Coastal Trail, is a 7.7 mile trail that cuts through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This trail is bikeable, but its rough and rocky...
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7.7 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Sky Trail runs through Point Reyes National Seashore and connects hikers and biker alike to Sky Campground, which sits atop the Marin Headlands. This rustic campground is not accessible by...
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1.3 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Stagecoach Fire Road, which is open to hiking and mountain biking, cuts through Mount Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, California.
The trail connects to the Old Railroad Grade Trail near...
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0.9 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Sycamore Canyon Fire Road, which runs through Point Mugu State Park, is an excellent option for mountain biking. It has a flat and level grade as it runs north from the Scyamore Canyon Campground....
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8.4 mi |
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
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The Terra Linda Ridge Fire Road cuts across the Terra Linda/Sleepy Hollow Preserve. This 1172-acre preserve is nestled between the communities of Marin County and traveres the ridge lines of the...
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2 mi |
Dirt, Gravel, Sand
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Willow Camp Fire Road, located with in Mount Tamalpais Stae Park in California's Marin County connects visitors to both the park's northern elevations (along Ridgecrest Blvd.) and the idyllic small...
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1.9 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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The Yerba Buena Creek Trail follows its namesake creek through Evergreen Park behind the community center, paralleling Yerba Buena Road and Park Estates Way.
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0.7 mi |
Asphalt, Gravel
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