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North Leaf Trail – Skeggs Point loop from El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

North Leaf Trail – Skeggs Point loop from El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

Hard

4.9

(3534)

11,189

riders

North Leaf Trail – Skeggs Point loop from El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

01:39

16.9km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.17 km for 198 m

After 8.37 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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30 m

El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Trailhead at the intersection of Skyline Blvd, Mountain Meadow, and Bear Gulch Road with map displays, tools, and restrooms. Good starting point for challenging loops in the preserve as well …

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1.71 km

Methuselah Tree – Sierra Morena Trail Access

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Trailhead on Skyline boulevard a few steps from the ancient Methuselah tree. Starting point of the Methuselah Trail, and access to the more narrow Sierra Morena Trail.

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7.09 km

Bike bridges at El Corte de Madera Creek

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Great set of two wooden bridges crossing the creek in the beautiful Corte De Madera Canyon, about mid-way between Skyline and the lower preserve. The only other lower crossing is on Virginia Mills Trail in the South of the preserve.

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8.20 km

North Leaf Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

North Leaf Trail is a great, easy trail. Only some spots are a little techy. This trail makes extremely fun when going fast!

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13.6 km

Skeggs Point

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Popular meeting point for mountain bike rides along Skyline and El Corte de Madera Preserve on the West. Sweeping views from the overlook to the East.

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14.3 km

Sierra Morena Trail

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Fun winding single track parallel to Skyline, with some rock gardens and good banks, not too technical

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

4.03 km

2.78 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

12.4 km

4.53 km

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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North Leaf Trail – Skeggs Point loop from El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve Trailhead

Methuselah Tree – Sierra Morena Trail Access

Bike bridges at El Corte de Madera Creek

North Leaf Trail

Skeggs Point

Sierra Morena Trail

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