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The best MTB trails in California

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Mountain biking in California is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of United States. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1. Flow Trail loop — Soquel Demonstration Forest

30.7km

03:26

990m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Fairfax Tamarancho Trails loop

17.8km

01:42

410m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Braille Trail loop – Soquel Demonstration Forest

18.4km

01:55

490m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4. Beginner Loop – China Camp State Park

14.6km

01:27

280m

260m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Wilder Ranch State Park loop — Santa Cruz

29.4km

02:42

490m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Fullerton Loop — Fullerton, California

17.8km

01:17

220m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Downieville Classic (Shuttle Ride)

24.7km

01:36

100m

1,360m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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151

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8. Skeggs loop — El Corte Madera Creek Open Space

36.3km

04:04

1,150m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Flow Trail Loop — Crockett Hills Regional Park

24.8km

02:30

530m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Mount Tamalpais & Coastal Trail loop — Mount Tamalpais State Park

35.4km

03:20

840m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in California

1. Flow Trail loop — Soquel Demonstration Forest

2. Fairfax Tamarancho Trails loop

3. Braille Trail loop – Soquel Demonstration Forest

4. Beginner Loop – China Camp State Park

5. Wilder Ranch State Park loop — Santa Cruz

6. Fullerton Loop — Fullerton, California

7. Downieville Classic (Shuttle Ride)

8. Skeggs loop — El Corte Madera Creek Open Space

9. Flow Trail Loop — Crockett Hills Regional Park

10. Mount Tamalpais & Coastal Trail loop — Mount Tamalpais State Park

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