Hopalong Cassidy
This is a good out and back singletrack trail if you ride up to the cross viewpoint and back.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mountain Biking in California
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Mountain Biking Routes in California
Art Smith Trail
Tough single track climb that opens up to many trails up high
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Palm Canyon Epic
Palm Canyon is an epic high California desert ride that provides great desert views, narrow single track, significant exposure that should only be attempted by experienced riders.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 43 km
- Ascent
- 682 m
- Descent
- 1.9 km
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
- 118 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
Paradise Royale Loop
One of the only bike-legal trails in the King Range.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 715 m
- Descent
- 715 m
Spencer -> Lavezzola Shuttle
An epic shuttle route from Packer Saddle.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 41 km
- Ascent
- 938 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Mt. Elwell Shuttle from Lakes Basin
Mount Elwell point-to-point shuttle beginning in Lakes Basin.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 551 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Jamison Creek Shuttle
Quick shuttle run on the world-class Jamison Creek Trail.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 258 m
- Descent
- 657 m
Mills Peak
Epic tech shuttle with gorgeous views.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Descent
- 927 m