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
Accordion

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
Closure Notice: The entrance to the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way at 17-mile trail is closed for construction until further notice. The Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way passes through...
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

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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