Best Mountain Bike Trails in California

Year-round
Coastal, desert, alpine
XC, enduro, DH, freeride
All skill levels

California offers the most diverse mountain biking in the country. From the redwood-lined trails of NorCal to SoCal's desert singletrack, from Downieville's legendary descents to Santa Cruz's tech trails, the Golden State has something for every rider at every skill level, with riding available somewhere in the state every month of the year.

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Zoom into the map to see individual trail lines

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Click any trail for difficulty, distance, elevation, and ride time

3

Open the full trail page for details or navigate in the app

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