Mountain Biking · California
Best mountain biking trails in California
California has 6 mapped mountain-biking destinations (trail system, bike park). Pick a trail system or bike park, then plan the road trip around the dirt.
Downieville DownhillTrail system
a legendary 5,000-ft Sierra descent and shuttle-town culture.
Flume TrailTrail system
a cliffside cruise high above the blue of Lake Tahoe.
Northstar Bike ParkBike park
Tahoe’s big lift-served downhill park.
Mammoth Bike ParkBike park
high-Sierra lift-served laps including the famous Kamikaze.
Soquel Demonstration ForestTrail system
redwood loam and the legendary Flow Trail near Santa Cruz.
China CampTrail system
bay-view singletrack in MTB’s Marin County birthplace.
Trail conditions, difficulty ratings, and access change with weather and season — check local trail reports, respect closures (wet trails especially), and know your limits before you drop in.