Mountain Biking the Bay Area v2 by Peter Kelly

Featured Ride1 1 Mileage: 5.8 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: advanced/intermediate Trailhead: lower gate 1/4 mile south of Skeggs Point Description: A short but exhilarating ride along some of El Corte de Madera's newest single-track trails.

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From the lower gate head south (left) along Sierra Morena trail. 0.7 miles stay left on Gordon Mill Trail. 0.9 miles right on Skyline Blvd. 1.3 miles right on Bear Gulch Road 2.1 miles right at gate. 2.3 miles stay left and head steeply downhill. 2.4 miles right on Blue Blossom Trail 3.6 miles stay left on Springboard Trail. 4.0 miles stay right on Gordon Mill Trail. 4.2 miles left on Crossover Trail. 4.6 miles stay right. 4.7 miles stay right on Timberview Trail. 5.5 miles stay right. 5.8 miles finish.

Featured Ride 2 2 Mileage: 9.9 miles Aerobic: advanced intermediate Technical: advanced Trailhead: lower gate 1/4 mile south of Skeggs Point Description: A classic Skeggs ride that combines long stretches of buff single-track with short technical sections.

Description: Do ya like trees...a lot? Then you'll love El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space. Once extensively logged, Skeggs, as it's commonly referred to, is largely enshrouded in a canopy of mixed evergreen and redwood forest, making for a great getaway on hot summer days. El Corte de Madera is an advanced rider's paradise filled with challenging fire roads and abundant singletrack. Intermediate riders will also have fun and be tested by the switchbacks, rock gardens and other technical challenges that Skeggs throws at them.

Start at the trailhead 1/4 mile south of Skeggs Point. Pass through the entrance gate and turn right on the Sierra Morena Trail. 0.6 miles left on Fir Trail. 1.1 miles stay right. 1.3 miles stay left. 1.6 miles right on Resolution Trail. 2.7 miles left on El Corte de Madera Creek Trail. 3.3 miles left on North Leaf Trail. 4.4 miles stay left. 4.9 miles stay left on Methuselah Trail. Cross stream and begin steep uphill. 5.8 miles right on Giant Salamander Trail. 6.9 miles left on Timberview Trail. 7.6 miles left on Manzanita Trail. 8.7 miles cross Methuselah Trail. 8.8 miles right on Fir Trail. 9.3 miles right on Sierra Morena Trail. 9.9 miles Finish.

Special recognition is deserved for R.O.M.P., the local trail access organization, which has worked closely with the Mid-Peninula Open Space to recut a number of old trails. The result of their work has been a number of enormously fun trails, and a closer relationship with one of the regions most important public land preservation organizations.

El Corte de Madera

Area Summary Location: Skyline Blvd. above San Carlos Best For: Advanced Suitable For: Intermediate to advanced Ground Cover: Dense redwood and fir forest Seasons: Spring through Fall. Trails stay muddy after significant rainfall. Directions to trailhead(s): El Corte de Madera is located about 40 minutes' drive south of San Francisco on Skyline Boulevard. From the intersection of Hwys 92 and 35 (Skyline Blvd) the main parking at Skeggs Point is 8.5 miles south on the east (left) side of the road. Additional roadside parking is available another 1/4 mile south of Skeggs. If you're coming from the south take Hwy 84 to Skyline Blvd., turn right and go about 4 miles north. Skeggs Point parking will be on your right.

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Important Legal Notice Mountain biking is a potentially dangerous activity. The trail guide makes no representation as to the safety of the trails described. While every effort has been made to provide accurate information, the editor and publisher assume no liability for any inaccuracies or for any injuries or losses sustained while using this guide.

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Featured Ride1 1 Mileage: 15.4 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: advanced intermediate Trailhead: Channel Drive Description: Long stretches of buff single-track punctuated by short, rocky, technical sections characterizes this great route through varied terrain.

Start at the wide parking area on the east side of Channel Drive. Head south on the paved road until you reach the park HQ, where you pick up the Channel Trail. 1.1 miles at horse parking area, head uphill on Warren Richardson Trail. 3.1 miles left on South Burma Trail. 5.3 miles left on Marsh Trail. 6.2 miles stay right on Marsh Trail. 6.7 miles stay right. 7.1 miles stay right. 7.3 miles right on Ridge Trail. 10.6 miles left on Marsh Trail. 12.2 miles right on Canyon Trail (fire road). 12.7 miles stay left on Lake Trail. 12.9 miles left on Rough Go Trail. 13.3 miles right on Orchard Trail. 14.3 miles right on Cobblestone Trail. 15.4 miles Finish.

Featured Ride 2 2 Mileage: 17.5 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: advanced intermediate Trailhead: Lawndale parking area Description: Another great sampling of Annadel single-track featuring a sublime final descent on the Lawndale Trail.

Annadel State Park

Mountain Bike Trails

Description: Somehow I made it through eight years living in the Bay Area without experiencing this North Bay gem. I won't be making that mistake in the future. Annadel State Park offers countless miles of challenging-but-not-toochallenging single-track through remarkably diverse and beautiful terrain. The fun quotient is huge, with long, mostly single-track loops possible without the usual killer climbs.

Area Summary Location: Santa Rosa Best For: Intermediates Suitable For: All levels except extreme Ground Cover: Open grasslands, meadows, wooded canyons and a lake. Seasons: Good year round. Hot in summer.

While Annadel is an intermediate rider's dream, advanced riders will still have fun. In fact, before the park was "upgraded" and legalized in the mid-90s, Annadel was known for its gnarly boulder-strewn downhills. Rocks are still prevalent, providing ample technical challenges and sometimes bone-jarring descents. Start at the parking area on Lawndale Road. Head west on Lawndale, a narrow country road. 0.5 miles bear right on Schultz Road. 1.3 miles right on Schultz Trail. Begin moderate singletrack climb. 3.2 miles stay left on Ridge Trail. 6.5 miles left on Marsh Trail. Descend rocky and rutted double-track. 8.1 miles right on Canyon Trail (fire road) towards lake. 8.6 miles stay left. 8.7 miles stay right on Lake Trail. 8.8 miles left on Rough-Go Trail. 9.3 miles stay right on Live Oak Trail. 10.1 miles right on North Burma Trail. 11.1 miles right on Warren Richardson Trail (fire road). 11.3 miles left on South Burma Trail. 13.3 miles left on Marsh Trail. 14.2 miles stay right as Marsh Trail widens into fire road. 14.7 miles left on Lawndale Trail. After a brief rocky section, trail turns into a smooth single-track through sometimes dense forest before opening up into postcardready wine country scenery at the bottom. 17.5 miles Finish.

Annadel is a popular park where hikers, bikers and equestrians have maintained a fragile peace. Please ride with care and respect other users.

Directions to trailhead(s): Annadel State Park is located off Hwy. 12 just east of Santa Rosa. From Hwy. 101, head east on Hwy 12 for 1.5 miles. Take exit and go left on Farmer's Lane (still Hwy 12). In 0.8 miles turn right on Montgomery Drive. Drive 2.7 miles and turn right on Channel Drive. Parking is available on Channel Drive or you can drive a mile further to the park. The Lawndale trailhead is located just northwest of the town of Kenwood on Hwy 12. From Santa Rosa continue on Hwy 12 for 6.6 miles past the Montgomery Drive turn-off. Go right on Lawndale Road and follow it 1.2 miles to the trailhead parking area. .

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Featured Ride 1 1 Mileage: 7.1 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: beginner Description: Classic Headlands loop through open terrain. Great views and abundant wildlife.

Marin Headlands

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Start at main parking area on Tennessee Valley Road. Head up the Marincello Trail, a long climb with bay views up top. 1.5 miles stay left on Bobcat Trail. 2.2 miles stay right on Bobcat Trail at intersection. 4.5 miles right on Miwok Trail. Long climb. 5.4 miles stay right on Miwok Trail. 5.7 miles left on Old Springs Trail. Wide single-track. 7.1 miles Finish. Featured Ride 2 2 Mileage: 11.7 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: intermediate Description: Great ocean views and some rare Headlands single-track are highlights. Coastal scrub and grasslands predominate.

Start at Tennessee Valley Road parking area. Begin by climbing the Miwok Trail. 1.0 miles stay left. Remain on main fire road. 1.8 miles stay right at junction with Coyote Ridge Trail. 3.4 miles cross Hwy 1. Jog left to regain trail. 3.9 miles left on Diaz Ridge Trail. 4.9 miles left through gate onto overgrown single-track. Be careful, turn is easy to miss. 5.0 miles trail opens up into wide, rutted and steep single-track with great ocean views. 5.9 miles stay left as trail descends to Hwy 1. 6.0 miles right on Hwy 1. 6.3 miles left towards Muir Beach parking. 6.6 miles through parking area to far end, ocean-side. Cross bridge, follow signs to gain Coastal Trail. 6.7 miles left on Green Gulch Trail. 6.9 miles left along fence line of Green Gulch farms. Make right through gate. Follow signs to remain on Green Gulch Trail as it runs through the farms and exits through another gate. 7.4 miles begin single-track climb. 9.0 miles right on Coyote Ridge Trail. 9.8 miles left on Coastal Trail. 10.5 miles left on Tennessee Valley Road. 11.7 miles Finish.

Description: Picturesque Marin Headlands combines great trails, incredible scenery, wildlife and the convenience of being just a few miles from San Francisco. With grassand-scrub covered ridgetops opening up to beautiful ocean and city views, these trails are heavily used by a variety of groups. Please use caution and obey posted signs to help maintain the fragile peace that exists in Marin among trail user groups. The headlands' moderately steep fire roads and wide single-track trails are perfect for strong intermediate riders. Intrepid beginners might want to tackle the first featured ride or the very flat Tennessee Valley Trail, while hardcore riders looking for a challenge may need to ride elsewhere.

Area Summary Location: Near Mill Valley Best For: Intermediates Suitable For: All levels except extreme Ground Cover: Mostly open grasslands and scrub Seasons: Good year round. Dress in layers...can be foggy and cold even in the middle of summer. Directions to trailhead(s): The main parking is located just 15 minutes' drive north of the Golden Gate Bridge at the end of Tennessee Valley Road. From Highway 101, take the Highway 1 exit heading north. Tennessee Valley Road is a quick left off Hwy 1. Access to trails also from Bunker Road and Muir Beach.

The featured rides both begin from Tennessee Valley Road. However, it is also possible to reach the area from the Golden Gate Bridge via Bunker Road. . BikeMapDude Productions

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Diaz Ridge Trail - Fire road up top, steep single-track below. Great ocean views.

Old Springs Trail - Wide, moderately technical single-track.

Bobcat Trail - Fire road through open grasslands.

Marincello Trail - Wide fire road. Bay views up top.

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Start in Ross on Lagunitas Road. Roadside parking is available. Begin riding up Lagunitas Road. Within a mile you will enter the Natalie Coffin Greene Park and soon reach a parking area (almost always full). Mileage begins here. Cross bridge and head uphill on the main fire road. 1.0 miles stay right on Shaver Grade. 2.2 miles stay on Shaver Grade at Five Corners. 2.8 miles left on paved Sky Oaks Road. 4.1 miles enter parking lot for Lake Lagunitas. Head up road at far left end of parking area. 4.3 miles right across dam. Circle Lake Lagunitas in counterclockwise direction. Cross three bridges. 5.5 miles right onto Lakeview Fire Road. 6.1 miles left on Eldridge Grade. Control speed on fast downhill with blind, off-camber turns. 8.3 miles right on Shaver Grade. 9.3 miles Finish. Featured Ride 2 2 Mileage: 14.0 miles Aerobic: intermediate/advanced Technical: intermediate Trailhead: Hwy. 1 near Muir Beach Description: Great views and varied terrain highlight this perfect intermediate ride along the slopes of Mount Tam.

Begin route at trailhead on Hwy 1, 1.5 miles north of Muir Beach. Head uphill on Coastal Trail, a wide single-track. Pass intersections at 2.6 and 2.7 miles continuing on main trail to Pantoll Ranger station. 3.4 miles head uphill on paved road. 4.6 miles right on Ridgecrest Blvd. 4.9 miles left on Rock Springs FR. 5.7 miles left at Potrero Meadow on Laurel Dell FR. 7.8 miles left on paved Ridgecrest Blvd. 9.4 miles left on Pantoll Road (paved). 10.6 miles head through Pantoll Ranger Station returning to Coastal Trail. 14.0 miles Finish.

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Mountain Bike Trails

Description: Mount Tamalpais, considered by many to be the birthplace of mountain biking, boasts a long and colorful fat-tire history. In the mid-70s such now venerable names as Joe Breeze and Gary Fisher were pushing the limits of their specially rigged bikes down trails such as the infamous Repack (technically a bit north of Mount Tam). Well, the good news is that bike technology has improved dramatically since then. The bad news is that the number of trails available to bikers has been severely limited on Mount Tam, with single-track all but eliminated. That said, Mount Tam still offers plenty of great riding through widely varied terrain and vegetation. The southern and western slopes of Mount Tam are largely covered in scrub with intermittent stands of evergreen trees. The northern slopes are more heavily wooded with oak and evergreen forests punctuated by meadows and lakes. The rides also offer great bay, city and ocean views. Combine these assets with its proximity to San Francisco and its convenient access and it's no wonder that Mount Tam remains a major destination.

Area Summary Location: Mill Valley, Ross Best For: Intermediate to Advanced Suitable For: All levels Ground Cover: Sagebrush, grasslands and evergreen forests Seasons: Good year round. Directions to trailhead(s): Mount Tam can be reached from a number of areas including Ross (ride 1), Mill Valley and Muir Beach (ride 2). To reach the Ross trailhead, take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd. exit on Hwy. 101 and head west for three miles. Lagunitas Road is a left off of Drake Blvd. Roadside parking is available or try your luck at Natalie Greene Park a mile up the road. The trailhead for ride 2 is a windy 1.7 miles north of the turn-off to Muir Beach on the inland side of Hwy. 1.

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Featured Ride 1 1 Mileage: 9.2 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: intermediate Description: Great intermediate introduction to single-track, this route tours the perimeter of the park offering outstanding Bay views.

Start at main park entrance. Ride past kiosk and go right onto Shoreline Trail. 0.2 miles right on Bay View Trail. 0.5 miles jog right, then left on fire road to regain trail. 1.1 miles left at major intersection. 2.0 miles left over bridge. 2.7 miles jog left, then right at Back Ranch Trail to regain Bay View Trail. Trail gets moderately technical here. 4.0 miles left on fire road at major intersection. 4.3 miles stay left on Miwok Fire Road. Look for quick right onto Oak Ridge Trail single-track. Remain on Oak Ridge as it crosses McNears Fire Road twice. 5.7 miles stay straight onto Shoreline Trail. 7.6 miles left onto fire road, which passes in front of picnic area. 8.0 miles Regain Shoreline Trail. Stay on Shoreline until it reaches Back Ranch Meadows campsite. Go right onto main fire road back towards the main entrance. 9.2 miles Finish Featured Ride 2 2 Mileage: 6.5 miles Aerobic: beginner Technical: beginner Description: Beginner loop along the gently rolling Shoreline Trail.

Start at main entrance. Ride past kiosk and turn right onto Shoreline Trail.This ride goes along Shoreline Trail as it meanders through the park towards the ranger station at Peacock Gap. 4.4 miles stay left to remain on Shoreline. 4.5 miles left on fire road, pass ranger station. 4.6 miles left on N. San Pedro Road back towards the main entrance. 6.5 miles Finish.

China Camp State Park

Mountain Bike Trails

Description: China Camp reminds me a little of a utility player in baseball. Perhaps not an all-star amongst the big hitters of Marin County mountain biking, China Camp nevertheless succeeds in a number of specialized roles. First and foremost it offers a bevy of open single-track trails. OK, they're wide and rarely technical, but heck, this is Marin...be thankful. China Camp is also a great place for beginners, offering a selection of relatively easy trails and loops. It's also a great after-work ride with short loops and easy access from suburban Marin. As a bonus, riders are treated to great scenery in a mellow, park-like setting. Most of the lower trails are relatively open, affording great bay views, while the upper trails have a more wooded feel. There are tons of deer that seem pretty nonchalant about human presence...that only adds to the laid-back and unthreatening vibe of China Camp.

Area Summary Location: San Rafael Best For: Beginner/Intermediates Suitable For: All levels except extreme Ground Cover: Mostly oak and laurel forest Seasons: Good year round Directions to trailhead(s): China Camp State Park is just a 25-minute drive north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take the N. San Pedro Road exit off Hwy. 101 in San Rafael and head east for about four miles. There's a small entrance fee to park in China Camp. There is also abundant roadside parking just outside the park.

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Pine Mountain and Camp Tamarancho Mountain Bike Trails

Start at main parking area on Fairfax-Bolinas Road. Head up Pine Mountain Road, a steep and sometimes rutted fire road climb. 1.6 miles stay left on Pine Mountain Road. Fire road rolls along ridge line before descending steeply to Kent Lake. 5.6 miles stay right at intersection near lake. 8.8 miles stay right. 9.8 miles stay right on San Geronimo Ridge Road. 11.2 miles stay right. Repack Trail descends steeply to left. 11.6 miles stay left to descend Pine Mountain Road. 13.2 miles Finish Featured Ride 2 2 Mileage: 9.4 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: advanced Description: The best single-track riding in Marin features beautiful scenery, and miles of fun, sometimes technical trails.

Begin ride in downtown Fairfax heading west on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. In .5 miles go left on Olema Road, left on Manor Road and right on Rockridge Road. Reset your odometer to start the trail portion of the ride at the intersection of Rockridge and Iron Springs Roads. Head up Iron Springs Rd. 0.7 miles left on Alchemist Trail single-track. 1.2 miles stay right on Goldman Trail. 1.4 miles cross Iron Springs Road to regain single-track. Trail descends into forested canyon before climbing out again via the B17 Trail. 3.4 miles stay left. 4.8 miles single-track opens up to fire road. Short steep climb to beautiful overlook. Regain single-track now called the Wagon Wheel Trail. 6.3 miles stay straight on single-track as it begins a multi-switchback descent before opening up in a beautiful open grassland. 7.6 miles stay on single-track passing fire road on right to Cascade Canyon. 8.2 miles right on Alchemist Trail. 8.7 miles right on Iron Springs Road. 9.4 miles Finish. Retrace route back to town.

Description: The rather remote area of central Marin off FairfaxBolinas Road offers some of the Bay Area's best trails for advanced riders. The Pine Mountain loop is considered a classic, with steeply rolling fire roads exploring scenic ridgetops and descending to cool evergreen forests. Camp Tamarancho offers Marin's best single-track for those willing to pay the $45 annual or $5 daily fee. For the money you get one dynamite single-track loop with great trails built for bicyclists by the Marin Bicycle Trails Council. If you're fortunate enough to have free weekday time, run don't walk to purchase the pass (visit www.boyscouts-marin.org for more info or to purchase the day-pass). If you're stuck riding weekends only, you might find the combination of crowds, tight trails, and short sight-lines a bit stressful. The lay of the land for both rides is classic Marin, rolling grass and oak-covered hills, punctuated by evergreen forests. The area has a wilder feel than other Marin destinations, and is more remote. Use extra caution here.

Area Summary Location: Near Fairfax Best For: Intermediates to advanced Suitable For: All levels except beginner Ground Cover: Grasslands, oak and evergreen forest Seasons: Exceptional in spring. Can be muddy in winter, hot in summer. Directions to trailhead(s): From Hwy. 101 take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd. exit heading towards San Anselmo and Fairfax for about 6 miles. As you enter downtown Fairfax, go left then right to get onto Broadway, a frontage road parallel to Drake Blvd. Use public parking in Fairfax for the Tamarancho ride. For Pine Mountain (ride #1) turn left on Bolinas Road from Broadway. In 0.4 miles you reach a fork. Take the left road to stay on Fairfax-Bolinas Road. The Pine Mountain trailhead is 3 miles up the road.

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Feature Ride 1 1 Mileage: 20.3 miles Aerobic: intermediate/advanced Technical: intermediate Description: Great views and varied terrain highlight this ride through cow-dotted pastures and redwood groves.

Western Marin

Mountain Bike Trails Includes Bolinas Ridge and Samuel Taylor State Park

Description: Bolinas Ridge is an ideal "get-away-from-it-all" area. Located in a sparsely populated area of Marin just east of Point Reyes, Bolinas Ridge offers beautiful rolling fire roads through open pasturelands and dense redwood forests. While the area does include one single-track trail, the riding is not overly technical.

Area Summary Location: Point Reyes vicinity Best For: Intermediates Suitable For: All levels except extreme Ground Cover: Open pastureland and dense redwood forest Seasons: Good year round. Can be muddy in winter.

The two featured rides share the Bolinas Ridge Trail, with Ride 1 descending to the beautiful, though often overgrown, Olema Valley Trail, while Ride 2 heads towards the redwoods of Samuel Taylor State Park. While the loops are both strenuous, the Bolinas Ridge Trail can also be an excellent out-and-back ride, allowing strong beginners the opportunity to get a taste of mountain biking while enjoying the awesome scenery.

Directions to trailhead(s): Bolinas Ridge is about an hour's drive north of San Francisco. Take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd. exit (toward San Anselmo) from Hwy 101 and head west for about 16 miles to reach the main Samuel Taylor State Park entrance or 19 miles for the Bolinas Ridge trailhead. Additional access to this area is available along Hwy 1 at Bolinas or Five Brooks Stables.

Start at trailhead along Sir Francis Drake Blvd. just before the town of Olema. Park on side of road. Head up the Bolinas Ridge Trail through cow-dotted pastureland.You'll be passing through a number of cattle gates. Please close them behind you. 8.0 miles right on McCurdy Trail, a fire road descent. 9.7 miles cross Hwy 1. Pick up Olema Valley Trail, a rutted and often overgrown single-track. 15.1 miles head right on main trail towards Five Brooks. Look for exit to Hwy 1. 15.3 miles left on Hwy 1. Be careful. 19.3 miles right on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. 20.3 miles Finish Featured Ride 2 2 Mileage: 10.8 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: intermediate Description: This route samples the deep forest of Samuel Taylor State Park and the wide open expanse of Bolinas Ridge.

Start at parking lot of Samuel Taylor State Park. Ride west along the bike path. 2.2 miles left on Jewell Trail. 3.0 miles left on Bolinas Ridge Trail. 7.3 miles left on Shafter Bridge Trail. Steep downhill. 8.9 miles left on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Be extremely careful. Road narrow, and can be busy on weekends. 10.8 miles Finish.

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Anthony Chabot and Redwood Regional Parks

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From main Skyline parking area head to the right on West Ridge Trail. Stay on fire road...all single-track is off limits to bikes. West Ridge has some moderately technical roots and rocky sections and a steep descent. 4.3 miles stay left on Bridle Trail. 4.8 miles right across stream and past orchard. 5.0 miles stay left on Canyon Trail. Steep uphill. 5.4 miles left on East Ridge. 8.7 miles Finish. Featured Route 2 2 Chabot Regional Park Mileage: 13.5 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: intermediate Trailhead: Main Chabot Park entrance Description: From a flat lakeside path to steep fire road climbs and descents, Chabot mixes beautiful scenery, a great workout and even a touch of single-track.

Start at main entrance near the marina. Follow signs towards the East Shore trail, a paved bike path along the shores of Lake Chabot. 1.9 miles pavement turns to dirt. 2.0 miles cross footbridge on left. 2.1 miles left on Honker Bay Trail along shoreline. In about a mile trail begins to climb steeply. 3.8 miles enter campground. Head straight on pavement. 4.1 miles right on Towhee Trail, a short single-track segment. Trail emerges near road. 4.6 miles stay left on Towhee Trail. 4.9 miles left on Brandon Trail. 5.0 miles at parking area, head right on Redtail Trail (single-track!) that parallels paved road. Redtail meanders near and crosses road twice. 6.5 miles pass through parking area. Pick up Redtail Trail at far end. Redtail soon drops down hillside. 7.9 miles cross Grass Valley Trail . 8.0 miles left on Goldenrod Trail. 11.7 miles left on West Shore Trail, a paved path. 13.5 miles Finish.

Description: Anthony Chabot and Redwood Parks, contiguous segments of the East Bay Regional Park system, are convenient getaways with ample recreational opportunities for residents of the greater Oakland area. For mountain bikers, both areas provide beautiful settings, numerous fire road loops and riding suitable for all levels, though technical riding is in short supply. Breezing through the forested canyons of Redwood Regional Park, it's hard to imagine you're just minutes from the heart of the Raider nation, though on weekends the crowded trailheads will provide a stark reminder. The terrain of both parks is mixed, ranging from open, grassy ridge tops to densely forested hillsides and canyons. Riders at Chabot get to take in views of sparkling Lake Chabot, a 315-acre man-made reservoir. The shade, and the proximity to the bay, make Chabot and Redwood excellent choices for summer riding.

Area Summary Location: Oakland Hills/San Leandro Best For: Intermediates Suitable For: All levels except extreme Ground Cover: Open grasslands and shady redwood canyons Seasons: Good year round Directions to trailhead(s): For Redwood Park, take the Joaquin Miller Rd. exit off Hwy. 13 and head east for 1.4 miles to Skyline Blvd. Turn left on Skyline and go 2.5 miles to reach main parking area. Additional parking is available off Skyline (0.1 miles right from Joaquin Miller Rd.) and off Redwood Road. Anthony Chabot Park is reached by taking the Castro Valley Blvd. exit off I-580 heading NE. In 0.3 miles go left on Lake Chabot Road. Go two miles to reach the park entrance.

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Featured Ride 1 1 Mileage: 10.0 miles Aerobic: advanced Technical: advanced Trailhead: Park HQ Description: The Middle Ridge Loop is a Coe classic with technical single-track trails and gnarly fire road climbs. No way around it though, payback comes comes at the end of this ride.

Henry Coe State Park North Mountain Bike Trails

Start at Park HQ and head east up Manzanita Point Road. Stay right at 0.3 miles. 0.5 miles left on Flat Frog Trail single-track. 2.7 miles right on Frog Lake Trail. 3.7 miles right on Middle Ridge Trail. 7.2 miles right on Poverty Flat Road. Begin nasty climb. 8.8 miles right Manzanita Point Road. 10.0 miles Finish. Featured Ride 2 2 Mileage: 14.2 miles Aerobic: intermediate/advanced Technical: intermediate/advanced Trailhead: Park HQ Description: A great out-and-back ride for intermediates along a moderately technical, never-too-steep single-track.

Start at Park HQ and head east up Manzanita Point Road. Stay right at 0.3 miles. 2.4 miles left on China Hole Trail. Begin long slow descent into China Hole. 5.0 miles cross stream at China Hole and begin a gradual climb. 7.1 miles turn around and retrace route back to starting point. 14.2 miles Finish. Note: The China Hole Trail provides access to much longer rides either in the southern section of Coe State Park or northeast towards Los Cruzeros, Willow Ridge or Blue Ridge.

Description: If you like remote, strenuous riding with lots of technical single-track and you're willing to drive a ways to find it, Henry Coe State Park is just the place. California's second-largest state park, Henry Coe sports decidedly rugged terrain in a semi-open, mixed woodlands setting. Beginners should steer clear, but if you're up for the challenge, Coe offers thrilling riding in the wildest setting anyplace in the Bay Area.

Area Summary Location: Half hour's drive east of Morgan Hill Best For: Advanced riders Suitable For: Advanced intermediates and better Ground Cover: Open grasslands, chaparral, oak woodlands Seasons: Fall through spring. Often extremely hot in summer. Trails closed briefly after heavy rains. Call (408) 779-2728 for conditions.

The park's northern section, which includes a developed campground and visitors center, features the Middle Ridge Loop, a classic Coe ride that should be on any advanced intermediate rider's "must do" list. The singletrack is beautiful and challenging, but the payback is a nasty climb up from Poverty Flat to end the ride. The China Hole Trail, featured in ride 2, is an easier alternative with moderately technical and well graded single-track through oak woodlands and chaparral.

Directions to trailhead(s): Park HQ is located 11 miles east of Morgan Hill. Take the Dunne Avenue exit off Hwy. 101 and head east. Road winds and ascends before reaching the Coe HQ.

The featured rides are great starting points, but Coe begs to be explored, with miles of fire roads and singletrack crisscrossing its vast expanse. Hit the campgrounds for a spring weekend to get more riding "bang" for your driving "buck" and you'll get to experience the best Coe has to offer.

Special Note: At the time this volume was printed, Henry Coe State Park was on a list of 50 parks threatened with closure because of state budget shortfalls.

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Featured Ride 1 1 Mileage: 12.3 miles Aerobic: intermediate Technical: advanced/intermediate Trailhead: Gilroy Hot Springs Description: The Holy Grail of Coe, a ride that ascends a mellowish fire road before descending miles of gorgeous single-track.

Start just outside the entrance to (abandoned) Gilroy Hot Springs and head up Coit Road. You'll start with some gentle climbing before tackling some steeper sections. 4.0 miles stay right on Coit Road. 6.0 miles right on Wasno Road. 6.4 miles right on Domino Pond Trail. Get ready for some fun downhill single-track. 7.1 miles stay right. 7.5 miles stay left on Cattle Duster Trail. 8.1 miles stay left on Coit Spring Trail. 8.3 miles left on Grapevine Trail. 9.3 miles left on Anza Trail. 10.4 miles stay right on Anza. 11.3 miles left on Coit Road. 12.3 miles Finish Featured Ride 2 2 Mileage: 11.7 miles Aerobic: advanced/intermediate Technical: advanced/intermediate Trailhead: Hunting Hollow Description: Get the tough climb over with early so you can enjoy the beauty of Coe and a great single-track descent down Grizzly Gulch.

Start at the Hunting Hollow entrance and head up Hunting Hollow Road. 0.7 miles stay left and begin climbing. 0.8 miles stay right onto Lyman Wilson Trail. Trail will soon climb steeply (get ready to push). 2.9 miles right onto Bowl Trail, a fun slightly rolling single-track. 4.0 miles at Wilson Camp go left on Wagon Road. 5.8 miles left on Grizzly Gulch Trail. Starts as a double-track but soon becomes a fun, mostly downhill single-track. 9.5 miles stay right at intersection with Spike Jones Trail. 9.6 miles left on Coit Road. 9.8 miles stay straight on paved Gilroy Hot Springs Road. 11.7 miles Finish.

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Description: If you want to experience a slightly mellower side of Henry Coe, head to Hunting Hollow and Gilroy Hot Springs, two major trailheads 10 miles east of Gilroy. From these park entrances, some outstanding rides can be cobbled together that strong intermediate riders will enjoy. Of course, riders looking for more hard-core routes won't be disappointed either. The key to avoiding the death marches that are characteristic of the northern sections of Coe is using Coit Road, a well-graded fire road that links Gilroy Hot Springs to loads of spectacular single-track. Featured Ride # 1 climbs Coit Road and Wasno Road before diving into five miles of sublime downhill single-track. Ride # 2, which starts at Hunting Hollow, has the traditional Coe hike-a-bike section followed by miles of equally great single-track. Like in the northern section, southwest Coe begs to be explored...after you have a few guided rides under your belt. If you're into epic rides, the southern section is definitely the better staging area. Its lower altitude ensures that you'll be finishing the ride downhill, not a small factor when you consider the nasty endings to most northern Coe rides!

Area Summary Location: Half hour's drive east of Gilroy Best For: Advanced riders Suitable For: Intermediates and better Ground Cover: Open grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands Seasons: Fall through spring. Often extremely hot in summer. Trails closed briefly after heavy rains. Call (408) 779-2728 for conditions. Directions to trailhead(s): To reach the southern entrance(s) to Henry Coe State Park at Hunting Hollow and Gilroy Hot Springs, take the Leavesley Road exit off Hwy. 101 and head east for 1.8 miles. Go left on New Avenue for 0.6 miles and then right onto Roop Road. In 3.3 miles stay right on Gilroy Hot Springs Road. In 3.2 miles you'll reach Hunting Hollow, a large parking area on your right. Gilroy Hot Springs is another 2 miles ahead. Parking here is limited to spots on the side of the road. Special Note: At the time this volume was printed, Henry Coe State . threatened with closure Park was on a list of 50 parks because of state budget shortfalls.

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