Mountain Biking in California

Here are my impressions from riding in California.
Please select the region below:

Southern California
Northern California

Or take a look at the Trail of the day:

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Southern California

Southern California is a winter riding haven. So far just several trails that I rode during Christmas 2002 and 2003 and Fall 2004.
Below are my impressions from the trails, pictures and maps. From various web resources, I have compiled a list of trails in San Diego and Orange Counties and in the deserts to the east, that is
available here for download (PDF 340 kB). Check it out for more details on the trails.

Palm Springs area

Art Smiths Trail to Palm Springs

Orange County

Moro Canyon
Aliso and Wood Canyon
San Juan Trail
Chiquito - San Juan Trail
Trabuco Canyon
Chino Hills SP

San Diego County

Carrizo Gorge
Sweetwater Reservoir Loop
Los Penasquitos Canyon
Sycamore Canyon
Nobel Canyon - Laguna Mountain

Northern California

Northern California seems to be a good destination in the spring, as long as it does not rain. I checked out some trails out ther in spring 2003.
Below are my impressions from the trails, pictures and maps. From various web resources, I have compiled a list of trails in the Sacramento and Bay areas, that is
available here for download (PDF 1.7 MB). Check it out for more details on the trails.

Sacramento/Folsom/Auburn area

Auburn State Recreation Area
Olmsted Loop
Salmon Falls and Sweetwater Trails

Nevada City area

South Yuba Trail
Round Mountain Trails

Downieville area

Bullards Bar Trails
North Yuba Trail
First, Second and Third Divide Trails

North SF Bay

Rockville Hills park
Skyline Wilderness park
China Camp State Park

East SF Bay

Redwood and Joaquin Miller parks

South SF Bay

Stevens Canyon to Monte Bello
Kelly Lake Loop, H.W. Coe State Park

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