California Mountain Biking Trails and Maps

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Length
Surfaces
Type

Alameda Creek Regional Trails

22.8 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Gravel

Aliso Creek Riding and Hiking Trail

16.4 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail

25.3 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Black Diamond Railroad Trail

0.8 mi
State: CA
Dirt

Cowell-Purisima Trail

4.1 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Coyote Creek Trail

26.9 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Dennis Wendt Memorial Trail

0.7 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

El Dorado Trail

35.8 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Lands End Trail

1.6 mi
State: CA
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Miners Ravine Trail

7.5 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Mt. Lowe Railway Trail

5.8 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

San Gabriel River Trail

39.3 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Concrete

Shepherd Canyon Trail (Montclair Railroad Trail)

1.4 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way

1.9 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Woodchips

Sugar Pine Railway Trail

2.5 mi
State: CA
Dirt

Union Valley Reservoir Trail

12 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Almanor Rail Trail

13 mi
State: CA
Ballast, Dirt, Gravel
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Arroyo Mocho Trail

17.2 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Evergreen Creek Trail

1.2 mi
State: CA
Gravel

Hammond Trail

5.5 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Merced River Trail

4.9 mi
State: CA
Gravel

Modoc Line Rail Trail

39.8 mi
State: CA
Ballast, Cinder, Gravel

Obern Trail

3.6 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Penitencia Creek Trail

2.8 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Gravel

Petaluma Trails

12.5 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Dirt

Salt Creek Trail (Orange County)

5 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Saratoga Creek Trail

1.5 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Gravel

Sutter Commuter Bikeway

4.65 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Calero Creek Trail

1.9 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Dirt

Clarksburg Branch Line Trail

3.2 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Great Shasta Rail Trail

43 mi
State: CA
Cinder

Los Banos Rail-Trail

2.1 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Fairfield Linear Park Trail

7.8 mi
State: CA
Asphalt

Alum Rock Park Trail

2.4 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Dirt

Bear Valley Trail

4.2 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Blithedale Ring Fire Road

2.4 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Bolinas Ridge Trail

0 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Bud Turner Trail

1.84 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Woodchips

Centennial Trail (CA)

3.9 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Gravel

Coast Trail

2.8 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Sand

Crocker Park Recreational Trail

2.5 mi
State: CA
Ballast, Crushed Stone

Deer Park Fire Road

2.9 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Eldridge Grade Fire Road

5.7 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Fern Canyon Scenic Trail

7.9 mi
State: CA
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Foresthill Divide Loop

11 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Gerbode Valley Loop

5 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Hoo-Koo-Kee Fire Road

1.9 mi
State: CA
Dirt

Hornbeck Trail

4 mi
State: CA
Dirt

Indian Fire Road

1.4 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Lagunitas-Rock Spring Fire Road

3.2 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Laurel Dell Fire Road

2.2 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Montgomery Hill Trail

0.4 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Grass

Old Railroad Grade (CA)

6.25 mi
State: CA
Dirt

San Gabriel Peak Trail

2.5 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Skunk Cabbage Trail

7.7 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Sky Trail

1.3 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Stagecoach Fire Road

0.9 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Sycamore Canyon Fire Road

8.4 mi
State: CA
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Terra Linda Ridge Fire Road

2 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel, Sand

Willow Camp Fire Road

1.9 mi
State: CA
Dirt, Gravel

Yerba Buena Creek Trail

0.7 mi
State: CA
Asphalt, Gravel
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The two sections of the Alameda Creek Regional Trails run for roughly 12 miles each between Niles Canyon in Fremont and San Francisco Bay. The trails connect Bay Area neighborhoods with the region's...
CA 22.8 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Aliso Creek Riding and Hiking Trail runs 16.4 miles through the foothills of Orange County, California, between Portola Hills and Wood Canyon in Laguna Niguel. The 16.4 mile trail makes a...
CA 16.4 mi Asphalt
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 Black Diamond Railroad Trail is within the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, a splendid place to visit with a fascinating and unique history. From the 1850s to the early 1900s, the region was...
CA 0.8 mi Dirt
Just south of Half Moon Bay, the Cowell-Purisima Trail would be a worthy addition to any avid trail user’s bucket list. As part of the California Coastal Trail—a network of bicycling and hiking trails...
CA 4.1 mi Dirt, Gravel
Stretching from Morgan Hill up to the southern extent of the San Francisco Bay, the Coyote Creek Trail is one of the longest trails in San Jose. The 26.9 miles of trail exist in three main segments,...
CA 26.9 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Dennis Wendt was a famed Fortuna resident and owner of Wendt Construction. His construction business was responsible for building nearly half of the buildings in Fortuna. In honor of his memory, the...
CA 0.7 mi Dirt, Gravel
Passing through California’s historic Gold Rush country, the El Dorado Trail runs more than 35 miles from Camino west to the line between El Dorado and Sacramento counties, just south of Folsom. The...
CA 35.8 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
The Juanita Cooke Greenbelt is a wonderful escape from the often-busy streets and highways of Orange County. This 2.5-mile trail in Fullerton connects some of the area's quiet neighborhoods with the...
CA 2.5 mi Dirt
The name Lands End Trail isn’t an exaggeration. This San Francisco trail skirts the edge of North America on rocky cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The 1.6-mile trail offers spectacular views of...
CA 1.6 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Miners Ravine Trail winds its way through the city of Roseville, following the course of Miners Ravine and Dry Creek through a wooded greenway and among suburban neighborhoods and business...
CA 7.5 mi Asphalt
The 5.8-mile path of an old tourist railway rolls through dizzying heights in the mountains near Pasadena in Southern California. Visitors are rewarded with inspiring views of rugged mountains,...
CA 5.8 mi Dirt, Gravel
On a fully paved path between the Pacific Ocean and the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, the San Gabriel River Trail connects more than a dozen communities east of Los Angeles, Following a...
CA 39.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Tucked in the quiet Oakland hills neighborhood of Montclair, the Shepherd Canyon Trail (a.k.a. Montclair Railroad Trail) is a popular community rail-trail that has come to symbolize the power of...
CA 1.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way passes through residential neighborhoods on the west side of Pacific Grove, providing a nice walking and biking spot for residents and visiting tourists to...
CA 1.9 mi Dirt, Woodchips
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 Union Valley Bike Trail is a two-lane, paved route that connects the campgrounds on the east side of Union Valley Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest. The trail skirts the shores of the...
CA 12 mi Asphalt
If you’re looking for solitude amid the beautiful, rugged scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this trail is for you. The Hull Creek segment of the Stanislaus National Forest’s Westside Rails to...
CA 9 mi Ballast, Dirt
Tucked away in sparsely populated Tuolumne County, this portion of the Stanislaus National Forest’s Westside Rails to Trails route is a hidden treasure, combining spectacular scenery and a...
CA 5.5 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
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
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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...
CA 17.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
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...
CA 1.2 mi Gravel
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...
CA 5.5 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 4.9 mi 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
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...
CA 3.6 mi Asphalt
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...
CA 2.8 mi Asphalt, Gravel
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...
CA 12.5 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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...
CA 5 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
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...
CA 1.5 mi Asphalt, Gravel
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...
CA 4.65 mi Asphalt
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...
CA 1.9 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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...
CA 3.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
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 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...
CA 2.1 mi Asphalt
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...
CA 7.8 mi Asphalt
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...
CA 2.4 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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...
CA 4.2 mi Dirt, Gravel
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,...
CA 2.4 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 0 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 1.84 mi Dirt, Woodchips
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...
CA 3.9 mi Asphalt, Gravel
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...
CA 2.8 mi Dirt, Sand
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...
CA 2.5 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone
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...
CA 2.9 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 5.7 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 7.9 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 11 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 5 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 1.9 mi Dirt
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...
CA 4 mi Dirt
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...
CA 1.4 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 3.2 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 2.2 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 0.4 mi Dirt, Grass
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...
CA 6.25 mi Dirt
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...
CA 2.5 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 7.7 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 1.3 mi Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 0.9 mi Dirt, Gravel
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....
CA 8.4 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
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...
CA 2 mi Dirt, Gravel, Sand
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...
CA 1.9 mi Dirt, Gravel
The Yerba Buena Creek Trail follows its namesake creek through Evergreen Park behind the community center, paralleling Yerba Buena Road and Park Estates Way.
CA 0.7 mi Asphalt, Gravel

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Recent Trail Reviews

Lewis S. Eaton Trail

I just discovered this trail. Great nature ride on ebike. Safe, smooth, pavement. Not too long and too short.

April, 2026 by teresarmr

I just discovered this trail. Great nature ride on ebike. Safe, smooth, pavement. Not too long and too short.

Mission Bay Bike Path

Sadly way too many homeless or people living in derelict campers.

April, 2026 by devaney.julie

San Diego has really lost its beautiful appeal now that it is allowing people to camp anywhere.

Virginia Corridor Trailway

Fun trail to ride bikes

April, 2026 by jaye209

I’ve found great pit stops, the Dragon tea house, Pho place, Mexican restaurant and O’briens awesome sandwiches. Still more to explore. Oh The yogurt Mill… yum.

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Humbug-Willow Creek Trail

Excellent trail

April, 2026 by mikhaila

Although it is really a network of neighborhood trails, main trail is clearly marked. I actually clocked about 18 miles round trip from the parking at the hatchery. There is unpaved spur up the hill toward the lake so if you have e-bike or mountain bike, you can try it as well.

Folsom South Canal Recreation Trail

More of a canal service road

April, 2026 by mikhaila

Trail is long, but it seems it is just the canal access road. No benches, no water, no shade, no facilities, so be prepared.

Pope-Baldwin Bike Path

Nice trail away from traffic

March, 2026 by vc2019

Rode this yesterday from campground. Between Camp Richardson towards Cascade is less traveled and very bumpy. The other direction from Camp Richardson is much smoother trail for bikes.

Tahoe City Public Utility District Multi-Use Trail System

Beautiful Trail

March, 2026 by vc2019

Saw some some snow beside the trail but well maintained trail with views along Truckee River. I would not recommend parking at Commons Park because it is a tough entry point with busy streets to cross. Look for parking near Truckee bridge nearby at Tahoe City. Also take the extension at Olympic village for another 2.2 miles .

Victoria Avenue Bike Path

Unfortunately the city does a terrible job keeping the bike paths clear and safe. Some areas are not even passable.

March, 2026 by offwego_tl

Unfortunately the city does a terrible job keeping the bike paths clear and safe. Some areas are not even passable.

Lake Natoma Trail

I love this trail! It's a beautiful ride along the river. There are some slight hills to give your work out some variety. Don't forget to stop and take pictures!!

March, 2026 by renemoraleshomes

I love this trail! It's a beautiful ride along the river. There are some slight hills to give your work out some variety. Don't forget to stop and take pictures!!

Ballona Creek Bike Path

nothing special, but totally functional

February, 2026 by laragoldberg

The only reason to ride this trail is to get to the trail along the beach! Or to commute. Not scenic at all. Lots of concrete all around you.

Marvin Braude Bike Trail

nothing better then this trail

February, 2026 by laragoldberg

This trail is absolutely fantastic and represents true California! Right now, Feb 21, 2026 the part right in front of the water plant is completely sanded and you need to walk your bike quite far. We gave up after 10 min. This is the first time in 3 years that I have seen something like this. I hope the city will clean it up quickly. Also, the part around Venice, requires you to be on the street with cars. Not so enjoyable, especially on the weekend. But riding along the beach, between the sand, simply amazing!!!!!

Deer Creek Bike Path

A Win for Safer, Smarter Cycling

January, 2026 by fredarvayo

The new bike path is a huge improvement and a long-overdue upgrade for the community. By connecting directly to the Pacific Electric Trail, it creates a safer, more continuous route for cyclists and e-bike riders, with far fewer traffic interruptions. That alone makes it a win for anyone who values safety, accessibility, and thoughtful infrastructure. Paths like this aren’t just for one group—they’re for all of us. They reduce conflicts with cars, encourage outdoor activity, and make commuting and recreation more enjoyable for riders of all ages and skill levels. These projects are funded by public dollars, and they’re meant to serve the broader community, not just accommodate the loudest complaints. If someone prefers not to be around bike traffic, there are plenty of sidewalks, walking paths, and alternatives available. This path does exactly what it was designed to do: provide a safe, efficient space for bicycles. Overall, it’s a smart use of resources and a positive step forward for the area.

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