163 routes · Freeride Skiing · Hiking · Mountain Biking · Ski Touring
Mountain Biking in California
Go mountain biking in California with curated guides of the best bike trails across the region. With over 540 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in California.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top mountain bike trail recommendation in California from one of our 76 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 540 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Mountain Biking Destinations in California
55 routes · Mountain Biking · Freeride Skiing
Mammoth Mountain
49 routes · Freeride Skiing · Mountain Biking
Kirkwood
31 routes · Mountain Biking · Hiking · Freeride Skiing
Northstar California
22 routes · Hiking
Marin County
19 routes · Hiking
San Francisco
17 routes · Freeride Skiing
Sierra-at-Tahoe
13 routes · Hiking
Downieville
Mountain Biking Routes in California
Gateway Trails: Pig Farm Loop
Pedal a delightful lollipop to reach a feature-filled descent.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 240 m
- Descent
- 240 m
Enticer Jump Trail
An expertly-built jump line in the popular Swasey Trail System.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 133 m
- Descent
- 133 m
Princess Ditch Trail
The best beginner ride in Redding.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 467 m
- Descent
- 467 m
Mule Mountain Loop
The highest-regarded mountain bike ride in Redding, California.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 471 m
- Descent
- 469 m
Mt. Hough Shuttle
Flowy intermediate-friendly shuttle run.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 121 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Pauley Creek -> Second Divide Shuttle
A ride combination of lesser-ridden trails to keep you off the beaten path.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 33 km
- Ascent
- 555 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Mt. Elwell Loop
Ride your bike over a gnarly mountain peak!
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 783 m
- Descent
- 783 m
Jamison Creek Loop
One of the most technical—and most beautiful—trails in the Lost Sierra.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 770 m
- Descent
- 770 m
Mountain Biking Guidebooks in California
5 routes · Mountain Biking
5 Must-Ride Trails in the San Francisco Bay Area
5 routes · Mountain Biking
An Idyllic Summer Weekend Getaway in Kirkwood, CA
24 routes · Mountain Biking
Greg Heil’s Top 25 MTB Trails from Around the World
5 routes · Mountain Biking
Kirkwood Bike Park: Downhilling in the High Sierra
10 routes · Mountain Biking
10 Best Mountain Bike Rides near Lake Tahoe
5 routes · Mountain Biking
Out of the Bike Park: 5 Excellent Trail Rides in Mammoth
34 routes · Mountain Biking
80 Miles of Downhill Shredding on Mammoth Mountain
8 routes · Mountain Biking