Fun 2 Scenic 6 Aerobic 2 Technical 1 Alameda Creek Trail Alameda Creek Trail A casual ride on an easy and flat recreational trail that is not too special other than being somewhat more scenic than usual and giving you a choice of paved or dirt riding. 23 miles 300 ' climb 3 hours 62% FIRE ROAD 38% PAVED

Fun 5 Scenic 3 Aerobic 5 Technical 2 Almaden Quicksilver Park Almaden Quicksilver Park A fire-road ride along the park's main bike-legal loop with plenty of short side trips to take in the sights of historic mining structures 12.5 miles 2200 ' climb 3 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 7 Technical 4 Alpine Road to Windy Hill Alpine Road to Windy Hill A long loop that strings together a little bit of everything, within easy access from the Peninsula and the South Bay. 16.5 miles 2750 ' climb 3.5 hours 21% SINGLETRACK 41% FIRE ROAD 38% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 10 Aerobic 3 Technical 2 Angel Island Angel Island A ride easy enough for the entire family (especially in shortened form), with panoramic views of the bay. Some sites of historic interest are also available as a bonus. 10.5 miles 1350 ' climb 2.5 hours 49% FIRE ROAD 51% PAVED

Fun 9 Scenic 4 Aerobic 8 Technical 8 Annadel (Suggestion 1) Annadel (Suggestion 1) A full-blown mountain biking playground with a first-class trail network large enough for all-day rides and technical enough for the most serious riders. 18.5 miles 2350 ' climb 5 hours 70% SINGLETRACK 30% FIRE ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 3 Aerobic 6 Technical 7 Annadel (Suggestion 2) Annadel (Suggestion 2) A relatively short technical singletrack ride, though still a very fun one at this wonderful mountain biking "amusement park". 12 miles 1800 ' climb 3.5 hours 75% SINGLETRACK 14% FIRE ROAD 11% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 4 Aerobic 6 Technical 7 Annadel (Suggestion 3) Annadel (Suggestion 3) A route that provides lots of technical singletrack in exchange for little uphill suffering, like most Annadel rides. But, this one should also be tried in the opposite direction. 13 miles 1750 ' climb 3 hours 58% SINGLETRACK 42% FIRE ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 4 Aerobic 4 Technical 4 Arastradero Arastradero A small city park with a reasonable selection of singletrack and fire roads that would be a good place for a beginner due to having no big climbs, as well as a "quickie" option for an experienced rider. 7 miles 1350 ' climb 2 hours 63% SINGLETRACK 37% FIRE ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 4 Aerobic 4 Technical 3 Berry Creek Falls Berry Creek Falls An easy out-and-back fire-road ride that reaches a pretty waterfall after an additional half-mile hike. Plus, you end up at the beach when you finish the ride. Not bad. 13 miles 1200 ' climb 3 hours 26% SINGLETRACK 67% FIRE ROAD 7% PAVED

Fun 4 Scenic 2 Aerobic 7 Technical 3 Big Basin Big Basin This big and remote park is not a prime destination for mountain biking, but still provides a few opportunities for a forest ramble like this one. 13.5 miles 2350 ' climb 3.5 hours 2% SINGLETRACK 44% FIRE ROAD 54% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 3 Aerobic 10 Technical 2 Big Basin - Boulder Creek Loop Big Basin - Boulder Creek Loop A long and tough ride that's enough to satiate the hungriest fans of mountain roads or forested rides. A peek at Big Basin's old-growth redwoods and a stop at a charming mountain town are the highlights. 43 miles 4800 ' climb 6 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 8 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Big Rock Ridge Big Rock Ridge A sweet, 2.5-mile singletrack descent marred by the brutal climb to get to its beginning, though the great views almost make up for it. 14 miles 2900 ' climb 3.5 hours 20% SINGLETRACK 47% FIRE ROAD 33% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 7 Aerobic 7 Technical 2 Black Diamond Mines Black Diamond Mines A ride that provides a heaping dose of mining history and a heaping dose of fire road riding, through admittedly interesting terrain (though not from a mountain-biking point of view). 14.5 miles 3400 ' climb 4 hours 95% FIRE ROAD 5% PAVED

Fun 5 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 5 Bolinas Ridge (long loop) Bolinas Ridge (long loop) A scenic ride that puts together an unfun singletrack and a fun fire road in a long, mixed loop in a very pretty Marin location. 27 miles 3850 ' climb 5.5 hours 17% SINGLETRACK 45% FIRE ROAD 38% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 6 Aerobic 5 Technical 5 Bolinas Ridge (short loop) Bolinas Ridge (short loop) A ride whose one half is over-tame and whose other half features a (short but) torturous climb. But, it still manages to include some of the most scenic stretches of what must be one of Marin's most fun fire roads. 13.5 miles 1600 ' climb 2.5 hours 68% FIRE ROAD 24% PAVED 8% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 7 Aerobic 6 Technical 2 Briones (Suggestion 1) Briones (Suggestion 1) A short fire-road loop over the roller coaster of rolling East Bay hills that follows ridgetops along most of its length. 8 miles 2000 ' climb 2 hours 7% SINGLETRACK 89% FIRE ROAD 4% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 6 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Briones (Suggestion 2) Briones (Suggestion 2) A strenuous ride through picturesque terrain with occasional views, but on trails that only fire road lovers could cherish. 14 miles 3400 ' climb 4 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 6 Aerobic 4 Technical 4 Brushy Peak Brushy Peak A short ride at what is no more than a local workout option, but it's not without a pleasant surprise. Be prepared for climbs and for the absence of shade though. 6.5 miles 1400 ' climb 1.5 hours 26% SINGLETRACK 74% FIRE ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 5 Aerobic 6 Technical 5 Butano State Park Butano State Park The only bike ride in this park is this fire-road loop, but the main climb is relatively gentle, the nature is gorgeous, and where else can you bike your way to a landing strip on a mountain top? 14.5 miles 2750 ' climb 3.5 hours 87% FIRE ROAD 13% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Calaveras Road Calaveras Road A scenic and easy local favorite turned into a torture fest with the addition of a brutal extension, which you can easily leave out. 42.5 miles 4300 ' climb 4.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 7 Aerobic 3 Technical 2 Calero County Park Calero County Park A rare example of a beginner ride that approximates a "real" mountain bike ride as long as one can handle a modest amount of climbing. And the scenic and pretty setting is a bonus for riders of all skill levels. 9.5 miles 950 ' climb 1.5 hours 70% SINGLETRACK 29% FIRE ROAD 1% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 4 Aerobic 6 Technical 7 Camp Tamarancho Camp Tamarancho Beautiful, twisty, bike-legal, technical singletrack. A true rarity in Marin County. This is one of the best rides on the site. 11 miles 1900 ' climb 3.5 hours 70% SINGLETRACK 2% FIRE ROAD 28% ROAD

Fun 3 Scenic 5 Aerobic 2 Technical 1 Cañada Road Canada Road An easy and nearly flat out-and-back road ride that would make a good candidate for a moderate workout ride if done quickly or a scenic casual ride if you take it slowly. 18.5 miles 1000 ' climb 2 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 8 Aerobic 4 Technical 2 Carquinez Scenic Drive Carquinez Scenic Drive An easy and nicely scenic road ride option that can fit the bill when you don't have too much time for your ride, unless you greatly extend it by using one of many options. 19 miles 1600 ' climb 2.5 hours 10% PAVED 90% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 8 Aerobic 7 Technical 2 Cheese Factory Loop Cheese Factory Loop Easily one of the prettiest, most scenic, and most secluded road rides you can do in Marin, and it doesn't even take extraordinary physical shape to pull it off. 35 miles 2650 ' climb 4 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 7 Aerobic 4 Technical 4 China Camp China Camp The most fun, sweetest, and most scenic beginner-level singletrack that you can find in the Bay Area. 11 miles 1500 ' climb 3 hours 93% SINGLETRACK 6% FIRE ROAD 1% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 9 Aerobic 7 Technical 2 Coleman Valley Loop Coleman Valley Loop A manageable road loop through the idyllic Sonoma coast and countryside providing tiny historic towns, one-room schoolhouses, hearty seafood, and great views, but coming at the cost of several short but steep climbs. 34.5 miles 3200 ' climb 4.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Coyote Creek Loop Coyote Creek Loop This ride does a good job of keeping you out of too much traffic and avoiding too many grueling climbs, and features an unusual mix of paved suburban trails and secluded backroads. 28.5 miles 2450 ' climb 3 hours 51% PAVED 49% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 4 Aerobic 3 Technical 1 Coyote Creek Trail Coyote Creek Trail A long out-and-back ride on a flat-and-easy paved recreational trail. Friendly enough for the whole family and long enough to while away most of the day (at family-riding speeds). 31.5 miles 800 ' climb 3 hours 100% PAVED

Fun 2 Scenic 8 Aerobic 3 Technical 2 Coyote Hills Coyote Hills A small but scenic park with mostly flat dirt-road riding with a handful of short and steep climbs thrown in. 13 miles 1250 ' climb 2 hours 2% SINGLETRACK 71% FIRE ROAD 26% PAVED 1% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 8 Aerobic 6 Technical 4 Crockett Hills Crockett Hills A true mountain biking gem that unexpectedly shot up to being the most desirable East Bay park for sweet singletrack and great views, not to mention three flow trails. 12.5 miles 2100 ' climb 3 hours 79% SINGLETRACK 20% FIRE ROAD 1% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 3 Aerobic 5 Technical 5 DeLaveaga Park DeLaveaga Park This little gem of a park is chock-full of sweet forest singletrack, though it still doesn't add up to more than a local option. 8 miles 1400 ' climb 2.5 hours 90% SINGLETRACK 8% FIRE ROAD 2% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 7 Aerobic 7 Technical 4 Del Valle DelValle A bit of a hidden gem in the amount of available singletrack with respect to other East Bay parks, though that's only true for this one route. A scenic, non-technical ride, for those who are okay with some steep climbs. 14 miles 2700 ' climb 2.5 hours 45% SINGLETRACK 55% FIRE ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 2 Aerobic 8 Technical 8 Demo Forest (Braille Trail) Demo Forest (Braille Trail) What used to be the most-often-ridden route at this prime mountain biking destination before Flow Trail was added. It descends the steep and technical Braille Trail. 12.5 miles 2200 ' climb 3.5 hours 38% SINGLETRACK 46% FIRE ROAD 16% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 1 Aerobic 6 Technical 7 Demo Forest (Corral Trail) Demo Forest (Corral Trail) The shortest "full" loop you can make at Demo Forest. It misses some of the best trails, but might fill a need for an easier ride or for a second loop. 11 miles 1800 ' climb 2.5 hours 23% SINGLETRACK 59% FIRE ROAD 18% ROAD

Fun 10 Scenic 2 Aerobic 7 Technical 8 Demo Forest (Flow Trail) Demo Forest (Flow Trail) This route uses the newest trail at Demo to complete the loop, which is only the second flow trail built anywhere around the Bay Area. 14.5 miles 2450 ' climb 3.5 hours 43% SINGLETRACK 44% FIRE ROAD 13% ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 2 Aerobic 8 Technical 8 Demo Forest (Sawpit Trail) Demo Forest (Sawpit Trail) (CURRENTLY CLOSED) The longest single loop possible at this first-rate mountain biking destination. 15 miles 2750 ' climb 4 hours 39% SINGLETRACK 49% FIRE ROAD 12% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 3 Aerobic 6 Technical 1 East Bay Canyons East Bay Canyons An easily overlooked, out-of-the-way ride that involves relatively little physical challenge, a fair amount of solitude, and just as much beauty and fun as many routes that are much more popular. 36 miles 2350 ' climb 3.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 7 Aerobic 7 Technical 3 El Sereno El Sereno This preserve does not provide any good loop options but, as long as you're okay with climbing on fire roads, this is a good and scenic workout option for this vicinity. 11 miles 2300 ' climb 2.5 hours 66% FIRE ROAD 34% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 2 Aerobic 8 Technical 1 Empire Grade Loop Empire Grade Loop A stiff workout with a good mix of woodland solitude and mountain settlements when done as a loop. Arguably even more satisfying when done as an out-and-back instead. 36.5 miles 3650 ' climb 4.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 9 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Fairfax to Mount Tam Loop Fairfax to Mount Tam Loop A road ride that encircles Mount Tam, providing forests, one lake, ocean views, enticingly curvy roads, and a string of suburban towns. 31.5 miles 3700 ' climb 4 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 3 Scenic 5 Aerobic 2 Technical 1 Foothill Expressway Foothill Expressway A flat, safe, and easy (if a little busy) road ride that is an option that's obvious to all locals, and whose main appeal is as a starting point for longer rides rather than as this brief out-and-back. 19 miles 650 ' climb 1.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 3 Scenic 4 Aerobic 4 Technical 2 Fifield-Cahill Ridge Fifield-Cahill Ridge A fire-road ride you can do by reservation only, on a fairly easy trail along the Peninsula that you don't normally get to see. 12.5 miles 1600 ' climb 2.5 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 4 Aerobic 9 Technical 6 Fort Ord (2007 Sea Otter course) Fort Ord (2007 Sea Otter course) A long and challenging trail ride along what used to be the course of the Sea Otter cross-country race. 19.5 miles 3500 ' climb 6 hours 34% SINGLETRACK 54% FIRE ROAD 2% PAVED 10% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 5 Aerobic 9 Technical 6 Fort Ord (2012 Sea Otter course) Fort Ord (2012 Sea Otter course) Another long and rewarding trail ride in this huge playground, this one along a more recently used Sea Otter race course. 21.5 miles 3500 ' climb 4.5 hours 40% SINGLETRACK 50% FIRE ROAD 3% PAVED 7% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 6 Aerobic 5 Technical 4 Fort Ord (eastern trails) Fort Ord (eastern trails) A comparatively easy loop for those interested more in exploring as much of Fort Ord singletrack as possible than in replicating a Sea Otter race course. 12.5 miles 2050 ' climb 3 hours 49% SINGLETRACK 50% FIRE ROAD 1% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 4 Aerobic 5 Technical 3 Fremont Older Fremont Older A small park that has some very nice ride possibilities for locals, but does not offer enough to be considered a riding destination. 6.5 miles 1300 ' climb 1.5 hours 49% SINGLETRACK 51% FIRE ROAD

Fun 3 Scenic 8 Aerobic 6 Technical 3 Garin and Dry Creek Garin and Dry Creek A typical East Bay fire-road ride with all of its pros and cons: Many steep climbs, uninteresting fire roads, great views, and a beautiful landscape in springtime. 10 miles 2100 ' climb 3 hours 4% SINGLETRACK 91% FIRE ROAD 2% PAVED 3% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 10 Aerobic 7 Technical 4 Golden Gate to Sausalito Golden Gate to Sausalito A longer and more challenging version of what's possibly San Francisco's most popular bike ride. It can still be shortened and made easier to match any skill and form level with a couple of quick adjustments. 24 miles 1950 ' climb 4.5 hours 18% FIRE ROAD 26% PAVED 56% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Grant Ranch Grant Ranch A challenging fire-road ride in typical East Bay scenery and not too much else. 17 miles 3200 ' climb 4 hours 5% SINGLETRACK 92% FIRE ROAD 2% PAVED 1% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 3 Aerobic 8 Technical 6 Grizzly Flat and Charcoal Grade Grizzly Flat and Charcoal Grade A short loop that has you descending a mediocre forest fire road only to do one of the region's most notorious climbs, but redeems itself with some sweet singletrack near the end, not to mention two cute creek crossings. 10.5 miles 2550 ' climb 3.5 hours 48% SINGLETRACK 52% FIRE ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 9 Aerobic 1 Technical 3 Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail A family-grade ride on a trail that's more scenic than any other casual trail, at least if you can catch a day without fog. 16.5 miles 500 ' climb 2 hours 3% SINGLETRACK 21% FIRE ROAD 70% PAVED 6% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 6 Aerobic 5 Technical 2 Half Moon Bay Road Loop Half Moon Bay Road Loop Possibly the shortest and easiest road loop you can do to sample some of the beauty of the Peninsula coast backroads. 24.5 miles 2100 ' climb 2.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 8 Aerobic 5 Technical 3 Harvey Bear Ranch Harvey Bear Ranch A ride with a healthy amount of decent singletrack in an area where you might least expect it, though it's all non-technical. It also doesn't hurt that the climbs are mostly reasonable and the scenery can be gorgeous. 16 miles 2300 ' climb 3 hours 57% SINGLETRACK 43% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 8 Aerobic 4 Technical 2 Healdsburg to Geyserville Healdsburg to Geyserville A great option to take in the genuine wine-country-road-ride experience without any hard work or busy traffic. 31 miles 1150 ' climb 3 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 4 Aerobic 3 Technical 5 Helen Putnam Helen Putnam A small but good selection of singletrack trails that make up a decent easy ride option for locals who are willing to do multiple loops. 5.5 miles 1100 ' climb 1.5 hours 66% SINGLETRACK 19% FIRE ROAD 13% PAVED 2% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 5 Aerobic 8 Technical 5 Henry Coe (Domino Pond and Grapevine Trails) Henry Coe (Domino Pond and Grapevine Trails) For sampling a relatively more remotely located five-mile narrow singletrack descent of this park, the cost will be the long round trip and one grueling climb to get there 16.5 miles 2850 ' climb 3.5 hours 30% SINGLETRACK 47% FIRE ROAD 23% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 6 Henry Coe (Grizzly Gulch) Henry Coe (Grizzly Gulch) This short loop mixes some scenery, fire road climbing, fun singletrack, and plenty of creek crossings, to add up to easy fun at this remote park. 9.5 miles 2600 ' climb 2.5 hours 77% SINGLETRACK 23% FIRE ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 7 Henry Coe (Jackson and Dexter Trails) Henry Coe (Jackson and Dexter Trails) A short, fun, and easily accessible loop at one of the remotest wilderness areas you can access near the Bay Area. 13 miles 2600 ' climb 3 hours 50% SINGLETRACK 19% FIRE ROAD 31% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 5 Aerobic 6 Technical 7 Henry Coe (Middle Ridge Loop) Henry Coe (Middle Ridge Loop) One of the better known loops at this big mountain biking destination that provides fairly technical singletrack while avoiding too much steep climbing. 13.5 miles 2900 ' climb 4 hours 66% SINGLETRACK 32% FIRE ROAD 2% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 9 Technical 7 Henry Coe (Willson Peak and Middle Steer Ridge Trails) Henry Coe (Willson Peak and Middle Steer Ridge Trails) A route suggestion coming from a very authorized source. This ride's extra-steep singletrack descents may deserve to be more of a concern than its climbs. 14 miles 3500 ' climb 4.5 hours 62% SINGLETRACK 38% FIRE ROAD

Fun 3 Scenic 3 Aerobic 2 Technical 1 Iron Horse Trail Iron Horse Trail An easy, flat, and wide casual trail that doesn't involve too much fun or scenery, but provides pleanty of mileage. Lots and lots of unchallenging mileage. 29 miles 700 ' climb 3 hours 100% PAVED

Fun 7 Scenic 4 Aerobic 5 Technical 6 Joaquin Miller Joaquin Miller A small city park with trails for all skills levels, most of them singletrack. This place is the East Bay's only claim to first-class singletrack. 11.5 miles 2200 ' climb 3.5 hours 58% SINGLETRACK 40% FIRE ROAD 1% PAVED 1% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 4 Aerobic 8 Technical 4 Kennedy Road Kennedy Road An iconic South Bay loop aimed mainly at doing a famously challenging fire-road climb. 13.5 miles 2750 ' climb 3.5 hours 68% FIRE ROAD 2% PAVED 30% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 6 Aerobic 5 Technical 6 Lagoon Valley Lagoon Valley Not a lot of trails in this park, but it fulfills the need for decent singletrack surprisingly well in an area that has little of it. 8 miles 1450 ' climb 2 hours 69% SINGLETRACK 22% FIRE ROAD 9% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 7 Aerobic 5 Technical 2 La Honda - Pescadero Loop La Honda - Pescadero Loop One of the least challenging road rides you can do on the coast side of the Peninsula while still seeing almost the full spectrum of geography here as well as several favorite spots of cyclists. 29 miles 2350 ' climb 3 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 6 Aerobic 4 Technical 3 Lake Chabot Lake Chabot Starts out as an easy and paved lake-shore ride. Continues as a moderate fire-road climb and hillside stroll. 13.5 miles 1900 ' climb 3 hours 76% FIRE ROAD 24% PAVED

Fun 4 Scenic 8 Aerobic 8 Technical 4 Las Trampas Las Trampas A ride of extremely steep climbs, partially redeemed by good views and pretty nature, but with little else to offer overall. 14 miles 3100 ' climb 3 hours 60% FIRE ROAD 21% PAVED 19% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 6 Aerobic 3 Technical 2 Lexington Reservoir Loop Lexington Reservoir Loop An easy, mostly-road loop around a reservoir with plenty of water views and almost no challenge. 11.5 miles 1300 ' climb 2 hours 7% SINGLETRACK 27% FIRE ROAD 4% PAVED 62% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 8 Aerobic 6 Technical 6 Lone Tree Road Lone Tree Road A peaceful and secluded mountain climb in beautiful backcountry on relatively bad roads and that has a restricted season during which it will be pleasant 24.5 miles 2700 ' climb 2.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 3 Scenic 3 Aerobic 3 Technical 1 The Loop (Stanford) The Loop (Stanford) A locally well-known short road loop that's unchallenging and almost flat, but is a good quickie workout option for those who live nearby. 14 miles 800 ' climb 1 hour 100% ROAD

Fun 3 Scenic 3 Aerobic 2 Technical 2 Los Gatos Creek Trail Los Gatos Creek Trail An easy, paved, family-grade ride that is well located to be useful to many people and that manages to be peaceful and pretty (though crowded) despite cutting through fairly dense portions of the South Bay. 16.5 miles 600 ' climb 1.5 hours 98% PAVED 2% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 7 Aerobic 4 Technical 4 Marin Headlands (Marincello, Bobcat, Miwok Trails) Marin Headlands (Marincello, Bobcat, Miwok Trails) A short fire-road loop in the scenic hills of Marin Headlands that hits two particular short trails, each of which is worth seeing for its own little quirk. 9.5 miles 1650 ' climb 2 hours 12% SINGLETRACK 73% FIRE ROAD 15% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 9 Aerobic 7 Technical 4 Marin Headlands (Miwok, Dias Ridge, Middle Green Gulch Trails) Marin Headlands (Miwok, Dias Ridge, Middle Green Gulch Trails) This ride across two valleys and two ridges in Marin provides a good sampling of the trail environments and trailside attractions in the headlands, not to mention a surprising amount of smooth (though tame) singletrack. 12.5 miles 2300 ' climb 4 hours 40% SINGLETRACK 51% FIRE ROAD 5% PAVED 4% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Marshall - Chileno Valley Loop Marshall - Chileno Valley Loop A long road loop through idyllic pastureland, scenic coastal roads, and through rustic settlements on various Marin County backroads. 48 miles 3950 ' climb 5 hours 2% PAVED 98% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 7 Aerobic 5 Technical 5 McLaren Park and San Bruno Mountain McLaren Park and San Bruno Mountain A rarity in terms of being a route within San Francisco that could pass for a real mountain-bike ride. Trail difficulty ranges all over the spectrum but the views are always top-notch. 11.5 miles 1800 ' climb 2.5 hours 18% SINGLETRACK 29% FIRE ROAD 23% PAVED 30% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 10 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Mission Peak Mission Peak An otherwise undistinguished ride up a fire road leading to a popular East Bay mountain peak that's worth it just for the views. Stay away if you hate steep climbs, though. 10.5 miles 2350 ' climb 3 hours 6% SINGLETRACK 67% FIRE ROAD 2% PAVED 25% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 6 Technical 4 Monte Bello Open Space Monte Bello Open Space This short ride will take you to the peak of Black Mountain while getting you to sample most of the singletrack in the park in a single ride. 8 miles 1600 ' climb 2 hours 70% SINGLETRACK 30% FIRE ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 7 Aerobic 7 Technical 4 Montebello Road - Stevens Canyon Loop Montebello Road - Stevens Canyon Loop A mixed ride that's both challenging and fun. As mixed rides go, this is one of the better ones that I know of, and could make it into many riders' favorites lists. 18 miles 3050 ' climb 3.5 hours 11% SINGLETRACK 32% FIRE ROAD 57% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 8 Aerobic 4 Technical 2 Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Arguably one of the most desirable casual rides on this site, offering beautiful coastal views, wildlife sightings, dune scenery, and some history; all without any serious effort. 29 miles 1000 ' climb 2.5 hours 97% PAVED 3% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 5 Aerobic 6 Technical 6 Moore Creek Park Moore Creek Park A small trail network whose available singletrack may be a surprise to some. It might not be enough to draw riders from distant places but is enough to make it a good local resource. 14.5 miles 2200 ' climb 3.5 hours 52% SINGLETRACK 47% FIRE ROAD 1% ROAD

Fun 3 Scenic 8 Aerobic 6 Technical 2 Morgan Territory (eastern trails) Morgan Territory (eastern trails) A ride to be done not for the trails (which are boring fire roads) but for the views and the scenery, especially in the spring. This ride is the easier one compared to the other option listed for this park. 11 miles 2000 ' climb 3 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 8 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Morgan Territory (western trails) Morgan Territory (western trails) A ride whose appeal is limited to lovers of nature and the outdoors, and whose climbs are meant for masochists and superhumans. 12.5 miles 3350 ' climb 4 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 8 Aerobic 8 Technical 2 Morgan Territory and Vasco Road Loop Morgan Territory and Vasco Road Loop A long loop deep in the East Bay hills that's very scenic and that traverses very secluded stretches of country. 47.5 miles 3650 ' climb 4.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 10 Aerobic 8 Technical 5 Mount Diablo (Mitchell Canyon to the peak) Mount Diablo (Mitchell Canyon to the peak) A killer climb that takes you to a killer mountain peak with killer views. While the ride is mostly on fire roads, you'll still get to flex some technical singletrack riding and tricky loose descent muscles as well. 15 miles 3900 ' climb 5.5 hours 7% SINGLETRACK 71% FIRE ROAD 22% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 10 Aerobic 8 Technical 6 Mount Diablo (Mothers, Diablo Ranch, Buckeye Trails) Mount Diablo (Mothers, Diablo Ranch, Buckeye Trails) A tough ride for those who are okay with plenty of steep climbs that samples several of the precious few bike-legal singletrack trails on Mount Diablo. The panoramic views and some appeal for those who like creek crossings are bonuses. 12 miles 3250 ' climb 3.5 hours 22% SINGLETRACK 66% FIRE ROAD 12% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 10 Aerobic 8 Technical 2 Mount Diablo (North Gate Road climb) Mount Diablo (North Gate Road climb) An unbroken climb that serves as a shorter and potentially quieter alternative to reach the peak of this mountain on a road bike. It's not easier though, and no less scenic. 24.5 miles 3750 ' climb 4 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 3 Aerobic 8 Technical 6 Mount Diablo (Oyster Point Trail) Mount Diablo (Oyster Point Trail) An out-and-back ride for sampling a singletrack gem on Mount Diablo, which makes this a worthwhile ride option even though it doesn't provide you much else. 12 miles 3100 ' climb 4 hours 57% SINGLETRACK 43% FIRE ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 10 Aerobic 8 Technical 2 Mount Diablo (South Gate Road climb) Mount Diablo (South Gate Road climb) Possibly the most well-known mountain climb in the East Bay. I can't say it's a piece of cake, but it's not brutal either. It's as pleasant and as scenic as one could expect of any mountain climb. 29 miles 4000 ' climb 4 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Mount Diablo (Walnut Creek to South Gate Road) Mount Diablo (Walnut Creek to South Gate Road) A fire-road ride that takes you halfway up Mount Diablo, featuring good views, some of the best rolling landscape during the green-grass season, and including a treat for creek crossing fans. 17 miles 3500 ' climb 4.5 hours 2% SINGLETRACK 98% FIRE ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 8 Aerobic 10 Technical 2 Mount Hamilton Mount Hamilton The climb to our area's highest peak is less scary than you'd expect. It requires more stamina than power. The landscape is beautiful and the views are great but could be better. 37 miles 4700 ' climb 5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 9 Aerobic 7 Technical 3 Mount St. Helena Mount St. Helena Simply a straight mountain climb up a smooth fire road with not too much biking interest but some historic curiosity and plenty of stupendously distant vistas. 12.5 miles 3100 ' climb 3 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 8 Aerobic 5 Technical 3 Mount Tam (Deer Park Road and Coast View Trail) Mount Tam (Deer Park Road and Coast View Trail) A short and relatively easy loop that still manages to hit a number of the highlights of riding on Mount Tam. 11.5 miles 1750 ' climb 2.5 hours 21% SINGLETRACK 34% FIRE ROAD 45% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 9 Aerobic 8 Technical 5 Mount Tam (Eldridge Grade and Lagunitas - Rock Spring Road) Mount Tam (Eldridge Grade and Lagunitas - Rock Spring Road) A long fire-road ride that allows you to experience the northern slopes of Mount Tam from its lowest foothills in the lakes area, all the way to East Peak. 20 miles 3150 ' climb 5 hours 65% FIRE ROAD 2% PAVED 33% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 10 Aerobic 6 Technical 5 Mount Tam (Old Railroad and Eldridge Grades) Mount Tam (Old Railroad and Eldridge Grades) A climb up Mount Tam via the easiest route you can take by bike, followed by a fun descent on a rocky and technical fire road. The views are world-class! 12.5 miles 2300 ' climb 3 hours 89% FIRE ROAD 3% PAVED 8% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 8 Aerobic 8 Technical 4 Mount Umunhum Mount Umunhum A tough mountain climb that allows you to enjoy one of the longest singletrack trails in the South Bay. Reaching one of the bay's most scenic mountain tops is a bonus. 14.5 miles 2650 ' climb 3.5 hours 46% SINGLETRACK 35% FIRE ROAD 4% PAVED 15% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 4 Aerobic 7 Technical 1 Mount Veeder Road Mount Veeder Road A popular wine-country ride through backroads with little traffic, sure to be enjoyed by anyone who doesn't mind a tough climb of limited length. 22 miles 1750 ' climb 2.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 7 Aerobic 5 Technical 4 Nicasio Reservoir Loop Nicasio Reservoir Loop My shortest and easiest suggestion for an "idyllic Marin road ride", for those times when you have the least amount of time and energy available. 27 miles 1500 ' climb 3 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 1 Aerobic 4 Technical 2 Old Haul Road Old Haul Road An almost-flat out-and-back ride on a fire road for beginners. The good part is that it's under dense redwood cover and is arguably a true wilderness. 12.5 miles 1350 ' climb 2 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 8 Aerobic 8 Technical 10 Oat Hill Mine Road Oat Hill Mine Road A top-notch advanced ride for experienced riders who cherish technical trails. Postcard-like views are a bonus. 10.5 miles 2300 ' climb 4 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 2 Aerobic 7 Technical 5 Old La Honda Road (road loop) Old La Honda Road (road loop) A moderate road loop aimed at experiencing this popular road climb coupled with a fast and fun descent, while staying as far out of the way of busy traffic as possible. 19 miles 2600 ' climb 2.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 5 Aerobic 7 Technical 3 Old La Honda Road (trail loop) Old La Honda Road (trail loop) One of the most well-known road climbs of the South Bay, followed by a quick return via a fire-road descent. 8.5 miles 1550 ' climb 2 hours 5% SINGLETRACK 29% FIRE ROAD 66% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 8 Aerobic 7 Technical 6 Pacheco State Park Pacheco State Park There's enough singletrack to knock yourself out in this often overlooked, surprisingly fun, and surprisingly challenging park. 11 miles 2550 ' climb 4 hours 38% SINGLETRACK 56% FIRE ROAD 5% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 9 Aerobic 7 Technical 4 Pacifica Pacifica A forked exploration of one of the most popular trail networks of the Peninsula that you can vary from an easy out-and-back to a full traversal that includes a mountain climb. 17 miles 3100 ' climb 4 hours 18% SINGLETRACK 28% FIRE ROAD 52% PAVED 2% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 4 Aerobic 6 Technical 5 Palomares Road Palomares Road An unchallenging road loop that manages to stay away from heavy traffic for the most part while also managing to be relatively secluded and fairly satisfying. 28.5 miles 2050 ' climb 3 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 9 Aerobic 3 Technical 1 Paradise Loop Paradise Loop An easy and very scenic coastal road ride that could also present the possibility of post-ride treats in cute downtown Tiburon. 11 miles 850 ' climb 1.5 hours 12% PAVED 88% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 9 Aerobic 7 Technical 1 Patterson and Altamont Passes Patterson and Altamont Passes A popular ride through backcountry roads traversing a very distinctive landscape with one or two iconic and tough climbs. Stick to weekends for safer traffic and to early spring for the best scenery though. 28 miles 2400 ' climb 2.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 8 Aerobic 6 Technical 1 Pescadero - San Gregorio Loop Pescadero - San Gregorio Loop A fairly manageable road ride that can show you much of what the Peninsula coast has to offer, from tiny cute towns, to world class views, to cozy country roads, without taking up most of your day. A simple variation is also possible that is even easier. 32 miles 2350 ' climb 3.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 6 Aerobic 8 Technical 7 Pine Mountain Loop Pine Mountain Loop A historic ride in Marin's hallowed mountain biking ground with plenty of technical and rocky fire road fun and wide open views. 14 miles 2950 ' climb 4 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 4 Aerobic 7 Technical 8 Pipeline Trail Pipeline Trail A short but strenuous ride aimed at descending a twisty, black-diamond singletrack that's a treat for aggressive riders. 8.5 miles 1700 ' climb 2.5 hours 34% SINGLETRACK 43% FIRE ROAD 23% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 4 Aerobic 8 Technical 4 Pleasanton Ridge (Suggestion 1) Pleasanton Ridge (Suggestion 1) A substantial ride in one of the more popular East Bay mountain biking locations. There's a ton of climbing and the singletrack amount is negligible, but it's still worth a try. 18.5 miles 3700 ' climb 5.5 hours 7% SINGLETRACK 93% FIRE ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 6 Aerobic 7 Technical 3 Pleasanton Ridge (Suggestion 2) Pleasanton Ridge (Suggestion 2) This option allows a more complete exploration of Kilkare Canyon and includes more of the higher trails in the northern reaches of the park, at the cost of slightly more mileage and slightly less singletrack. 19.5 miles 3400 ' climb 5 hours 5% SINGLETRACK 95% FIRE ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 10 Aerobic 4 Technical 6 Point Reyes (Drakes Head) Point Reyes (Drakes Head) A remote and extremely scenic mountain bike ride unusual in its setting, fun, and surprising technical challenges. 12 miles 1550 ' climb 3 hours 57% SINGLETRACK 43% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 9 Aerobic 6 Technical 2 Point Reyes (road ride) Point Reyes (road ride) A very scenic ride where you can escape from heat and catch some meditative solitude without having to push yourself too hard, at least as long as you can manage to catch a day with good weather. 33 miles 3300 ' climb 4.5 hours 3% PAVED 97% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 4 Priest Rock Loop Priest Rock Loop A ride with plenty of painful climbing where your satisfaction will come from a sense of achievement and a thrilling portion of the descent. The views are pretty good too. 17.5 miles 3950 ' climb 4.5 hours 85% FIRE ROAD 3% PAVED 12% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 6 Aerobic 6 Technical 3 Rancho Cañada del Oro Rancho Cañada del Oro This non-technical but challenging short ride exhausts the entire trail network of this small park, but it is one of the more fun and scenic ride options around this location. 9.5 miles 2150 ' climb 2.5 hours 37% SINGLETRACK 57% FIRE ROAD 5% PAVED 1% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 3 Aerobic 6 Technical 3 Redwood Regional Park Redwood Regional Park Ride virtually all bike-legal fire roads in this East Bay park in one medium-length medium-difficulty ride. 10.5 miles 1850 ' climb 3 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 5 Aerobic 7 Technical 6 Repack Road (via Camp Tamarancho) Repack Road (via Camp Tamarancho) This mixed ride should please intermediate to advanced riders with a traversal of the course of the historic Repack Race as well as the inclusion of some of the technical singletrack goodness of Tamarancho. 13.5 miles 2500 ' climb 3.5 hours 36% SINGLETRACK 40% FIRE ROAD 24% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 4 Aerobic 6 Technical 5 Repack Road (via Deer Park) Repack Road (via Deer Park) A ride for experiencing the famous Repack Road while getting there through a course following Fairfax fire roads. 13 miles 2050 ' climb 2.5 hours 3% SINGLETRACK 63% FIRE ROAD 34% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 9 Aerobic 7 Technical 2 Ridgecrest Boulevard Ridgecrest Boulevard Ride possibly the most scenic road in the Bay Area and a calm lakeshore portion of Highway 1 on this short route. 18 miles 2450 ' climb 2.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 5 Aerobic 7 Technical 9 Rockville (Suggestion 1) Rockville (Suggestion 1) A short ride without much climbing in this little park with plenty of singletrack trails. This 7-mile ride feels more like a 10 or 12-miler due to the technical nature of the trails. 7 miles 1350 ' climb 2.5 hours 89% SINGLETRACK 11% FIRE ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 4 Aerobic 8 Technical 8 Rockville (Suggestion 2) Rockville (Suggestion 2) A ton of very technical singletrack in this small park! It's a shame this particular ride includes so few of them. 7 miles 1500 ' climb 3.5 hours 82% SINGLETRACK 18% FIRE ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 5 Aerobic 3 Technical 1 Round Valley Round Valley A mostly flat meander through a wide-open East Bay meadow. 7.5 miles 800 ' climb 1.5 hours 100% FIRE ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 2 Aerobic 7 Technical 2 Route 9 Route 9 This is about as pure as a road climb gets. Nothing but 7 miles of climbing, followed by the descent of the same. 14 miles 2200 ' climb 2 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 8 Aerobic 5 Technical 4 Russian Ridge Russian Ridge A short and relatively easy ride that rewards with some fun singletrack and a big dose of scenery. 8.5 miles 1700 ' climb 2 hours 68% SINGLETRACK 31% FIRE ROAD 1% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 10 Aerobic 6 Technical 6 San Francisco Peaks San Francisco Peaks A surprisingly decent singletrack ride in a very unlikely urban setting, though you need to "connect the dots" via road ride segments. Postcard-worthy views of the city are a bonus. 12.5 miles 2750 ' climb 3.5 hours 46% SINGLETRACK 10% FIRE ROAD 44% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 2 Aerobic 5 Technical 5 Sanborn County Park Sanborn County Park A substantial ride on twisty forest singletrack that is reasonably fun without being a serious physical challenge. This is only an early sampling of more good stuff to come at Sanborn for bikers. 15 miles 2400 ' climb 3 hours 68% SINGLETRACK 32% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 San Juan Bautista to Elkhorn Slough San Juan Bautista to Elkhorn Slough A convoluted ramble through little-known backroads aimed at stringing together a few worthwhile cycling roads, which you can embellish with a touch of history and some bird watching. 45.5 miles 3550 ' climb 5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 6 Aerobic 7 Technical 7 Santa Teresa (Suggestion 1) Santa Teresa (Suggestion 1) Easily the most mountain biking fun to be had around South San Jose. Two great technical singletrack trails connected via scenic fire roads with frequent steep climbs. 11 miles 2600 ' climb 3.5 hours 36% SINGLETRACK 64% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 7 Technical 7 Santa Teresa (Suggestion 2) Santa Teresa (Suggestion 2) A variant of a typical Santa Teresa ride route that manages to add more singletrack riding to the mix but doesn't reduce the amount of painful climbs by very much. 11.5 miles 2350 ' climb 3 hours 49% SINGLETRACK 50% FIRE ROAD 1% PAVED

Fun 8 Scenic 4 Aerobic 7 Technical 5 Saratoga Gap and Long Ridge Saratoga Gap and Long Ridge One of the jewels of the Peninsula in terms of first-rate singletrack riding. 10 miles 1750 ' climb 2.5 hours 72% SINGLETRACK 28% FIRE ROAD

Fun 2 Scenic 6 Aerobic 2 Technical 1 Sawyer Camp and San Andreas Trails Sawyer Camp and San Andreas Trails A paved recreational trail ride easy enough for all skill levels, yet still providing good lake views and a setting in beautiful nature. 18 miles 1300 ' climb 2.5 hours 92% PAVED 8% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 9 Aerobic 4 Technical 3 17-Mile Drive Seventeen-Mile Drive A well-known route, though more as a scenic drive than a bike ride. That doesn't prevent it from being an easy road ride that's extremely scenic, however. 16 miles 1600 ' climb 2 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 8 Aerobic 8 Technical 5 Sierra Vista (Suggestion 1) Sierra Vista (Suggestion 1) A mixed ride with great views that allows a sampling of some of this area's rare (and newest) singletrack, if you're okay with lots of climbing, though a shorter and easier version is possible. 17 miles 4200 ' climb 5 hours 38% SINGLETRACK 56% FIRE ROAD 6% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 8 Aerobic 6 Technical 3 Sierra Vista (Suggestion 2) Sierra Vista (Suggestion 2) An easier and shorter option for sampling the newest and nicest non-technical singletrack in this area, though this still can't avoid a handful of steep climbs. 10 miles 2350 ' climb 2.5 hours 53% SINGLETRACK 47% FIRE ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 2 Aerobic 7 Technical 7 Skeggs Point (Suggestion 1) Skeggs Point (Suggestion 1) I'm pretty sure there's no better mountain biking area in the Bay Area. This ride traverses three of its best technical singletracks, two of them uphill. 9.5 miles 2100 ' climb 3 hours 59% SINGLETRACK 37% FIRE ROAD 2% PAVED 2% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 1 Aerobic 6 Technical 6 Skeggs Point (Suggestion 2) Skeggs Point (Suggestion 2) This is one of the comparatively easy loops possible in this park, while still being technical and fun. 8 miles 1700 ' climb 2.5 hours 46% SINGLETRACK 34% FIRE ROAD 4% PAVED 16% ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 1 Aerobic 8 Technical 7 Skeggs Point (Suggestion 3) Skeggs Point (Suggestion 3) This is essentially two different loops; you can cut it short by doing just one, or do them both. 11 miles 2650 ' climb 3 hours 52% SINGLETRACK 43% FIRE ROAD 3% PAVED 2% ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 2 Aerobic 8 Technical 7 Skeggs Point (Suggestion 4) Skeggs Point (Suggestion 4) Another fun, two-lobed ride route at this mountain biking destination. Do both if you're in good shape, or pick one half and complete just that one. 10.5 miles 2400 ' climb 3 hours 60% SINGLETRACK 36% FIRE ROAD 2% PAVED 2% ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 2 Aerobic 8 Technical 7 Skeggs Point (Suggestion 5) Skeggs Point (Suggestion 5) This is the "big loop" in this park, roughly tracing its boundaries. You get to sample El Corte de Madera Creek Trail downhill and also see North Leaf and South Leaf trails. 14 miles 3300 ' climb 4 hours 48% SINGLETRACK 42% FIRE ROAD 1% PAVED 9% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 1 Aerobic 8 Technical 5 Skeggs Point (Suggestion 6) Skeggs Point (Suggestion 6) This ride traverses the more remote Lawrence Creek Trail and most of Timberview Trail. 9 miles 2300 ' climb 2.5 hours 26% SINGLETRACK 55% FIRE ROAD 3% PAVED 16% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 8 Aerobic 6 Technical 3 Skyline Loop Skyline Loop A reasonable road loop that provides a good mix of the pretty country and suburban roads as well as some excellent scenery of the East Bay without killing you of exhaustion. 29 miles 3100 ' climb 3 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 7 Aerobic 7 Technical 5 Skyline Ridge Open Space Skyline Ridge Open Space A ride along ridgetops with one beautiful singletrack and some pretty views and not much more, but that can be easily extended in a million ways. 9.5 miles 1950 ' climb 2 hours 44% SINGLETRACK 56% FIRE ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 1 Aerobic 6 Technical 5 Skyline Trail Skyline Trail One of the better singletrack rides you will find along Skyline Boulevard. Think of this trail as a long extension of Saratoga Gap Trail. 13 miles 2500 ' climb 3 hours 56% SINGLETRACK 41% FIRE ROAD 3% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 4 Aerobic 5 Technical 9 Skyline Wilderness (Suggestion 1) Skyline Wilderness (Suggestion 1) A very small trail network of highly technical singletrack. Not to be missed by any experienced rider, not recommended to any beginner. 7 miles 1850 ' climb 2.5 hours 81% SINGLETRACK 19% FIRE ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 4 Aerobic 5 Technical 8 Skyline Wilderness (Suggestion 2) Skyline Wilderness (Suggestion 2) A slightly more substantial, slightly less grueling, and more fun variation of Suggestion 1. A delightful little ride on technical singletrack trails. 9.5 miles 2050 ' climb 3 hours 73% SINGLETRACK 27% FIRE ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 6 Aerobic 9 Technical 4 Sonoma to Rohnert Park Sonoma to Rohnert Park Probably not the most perfect road route through the Sonoma wine country, but a ride that offers plenty of possibilities for shorter variations to suite a variety of needs. 42 miles 3250 ' climb 5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 6 Aerobic 5 Technical 3 St. Joseph's Hill Saint Joseph's Hill A good ride for the locals with a cluster of trails on a hilltop with good views, even including a tiny sampling of tasty singletrack. 8 miles 1450 ' climb 2 hours 10% SINGLETRACK 77% FIRE ROAD 3% PAVED 10% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 2 Aerobic 6 Technical 4 Stevens Canyon Stevens Canyon A reasonably entertaining out-and-back mixed ride whose length and (hence) difficulty you can adjust to your taste. 11.5 miles 1650 ' climb 2 hours 14% SINGLETRACK 48% FIRE ROAD 38% ROAD

Fun 3 Scenic 4 Aerobic 2 Technical 2 Stevens Creek Trail Stevens Creek Trail A very easy ride on a paved, family-grade trail that's made especially useful because it connects to the very popular Shoreline Park and to a whole bevy of flat dirt trails by the bay shore. 13.5 miles 450 ' climb 1.5 hours 100% PAVED

Fun 4 Scenic 3 Aerobic 3 Technical 1 Stevens Creek Reservoir Loop Stevens Creek Reservoir Loop This easy road loop could be either used as an unchallenging beginner ride on its own, or made the basis of much longer road and trail ride options for experienced riders. 12 miles 950 ' climb 1.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 9 Aerobic 8 Technical 5 Sugarloaf Ridge Sugarloaf Ridge A short loop that's challenging enough to be a good advanced workout ride while providing grand views. The punishing climb and the very steep descent make it unsuitable to beginners. 7 miles 1800 ' climb 2 hours 65% FIRE ROAD 28% PAVED 7% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 8 Aerobic 6 Technical 2 Summit Road Summit Road An uninteresting ride on a very interesting road. Getting to see familiar scenery from unfamiliar vantage points at very high elevation is the biggest bonus. 19.5 miles 3050 ' climb 4 hours 40% FIRE ROAD 60% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 9 Aerobic 8 Technical 2 Sunol Regional Wilderness Sunol Regional Wilderness Don't ride here for mountain biking bliss. Ride here to see the wonderfully picturesque landscape, but only if you're okay with climbing. The ride can be made easier by skipping some side loops, though. 15.5 miles 3800 ' climb 4.5 hours 87% FIRE ROAD 13% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 9 Aerobic 5 Technical 3 Sweeney Ridge Sweeney Ridge A ride that's short on total distance and on true mountain biking fun, but is worthwhile due to spectacular views and a couple of points of interest. 9.5 miles 1800 ' climb 2.5 hours 15% SINGLETRACK 49% FIRE ROAD 13% PAVED 23% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 8 Technical 3 Sweetwater Springs Road Sweetwater Springs Road A modest loop through a sweet and secluded wine country backroad made discouraging by a brutal climb. For those who appreciate perks, this ride provides historic interest (an old mine), indulgence (winery rest stops), small-town window shopping, and maybe even a dip in Russian River. 26 miles 2300 ' climb 3 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 4 Scenic 5 Aerobic 5 Technical 3 Terra Linda - Sleepy Hollow Divide Terra Linda - Sleepy Hollow Divide A short fire-road ride that doesn't hold too much interest unless you're desperate for something different in this area or unless you incorporate it into a longer ride. 9.5 miles 2000 ' climb 2 hours 80% FIRE ROAD 1% PAVED 19% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 8 Aerobic 7 Technical 1 Tesla and Patterson Pass Roads Tesla and Patterson Pass Roads A very scenic and peaceful backcountry loop that you'll enjoy if you can tolerate a little fast traffic and some semi-industrial Central Valley mileage. 41 miles 2800 ' climb 4 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 7 Aerobic 5 Technical 3 Three Bears Loop Three Bears Loop A famous East Bay road loop that's not long and not too strenuous. It takes its name from three climbs but, for many riders, the traffic near Orinda will be a bigger headache than the climbs. 23.5 miles 1800 ' climb 2.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 8 Aerobic 6 Technical 3 Tilden Park (into Wildcat Canyon Park) Tilden Park (into Wildcat Canyon Park) A long but easy ride in these conveniently located parks with first-class views as a bonus. 16 miles 2250 ' climb 3 hours 10% SINGLETRACK 53% FIRE ROAD 31% PAVED 6% ROAD

Fun 5 Scenic 7 Aerobic 7 Technical 4 Tilden Park (southern trails) Tilden Park (southern trails) A fire-road ride that weaves back and forth across most of the bike-legal trails available in the southern portion of this park. Plenty of climbing and good views, but true mountain biking appeal is slim. 11.5 miles 2900 ' climb 3.5 hours 6% SINGLETRACK 72% FIRE ROAD 4% PAVED 18% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 6 Aerobic 7 Technical 2 Tunitas Creek Road and Route 84 Tunitas Creek Road and Route 84 A ride that will take you through a lot of what the Peninsula has to offer on a wide loop between the mountains and the ocean. 32 miles 3350 ' climb 4.5 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 6 Scenic 7 Aerobic 6 Technical 3 Uvas Reservoir Loop Uvas Reservoir Loop A short and easy road loop with pretty landscape and nice water views just a hop and a skip away from the busy Highway 101 corridor. 22 miles 1150 ' climb 2 hours 100% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 4 Aerobic 7 Technical 8 Water Dog (Suggestion 1) Water Dog (Suggestion 1) A small city park with an out-of-proportion amount of fun technical singletrack. This ride takes you through a typical route that includes a descending traversal of the Finch Trail switchbacks. 7.5 miles 1450 ' climb 2.5 hours 56% SINGLETRACK 31% FIRE ROAD 13% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 4 Aerobic 7 Technical 8 Water Dog (Suggestion 2) Water Dog (Suggestion 2) This ride traverses the Finch Trail switchbacks uphill and does the very short and steep "finishing" drop of Berry Trail. 7 miles 1450 ' climb 2.5 hours 46% SINGLETRACK 52% FIRE ROAD 2% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 7 Aerobic 7 Technical 5 Whittemore Gulch Whittemore Gulch Start by descending nearly two miles of one of the most beautiful singletrack trails in the area, then pay your dues with a serious fire road climb. 10 miles 2000 ' climb 2 hours 25% SINGLETRACK 51% FIRE ROAD 24% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 8 Aerobic 7 Technical 7 Wilder Ranch (Enchanted Loop via Horseman's Trail) Wilder Ranch (Ride 2) A slight variation on my favorite loop in one of my favorite parks to ride in. The variation doesn't add much to the fun of the ride, but it's okay enough to try once for a change. 15.5 miles 2000 ' climb 3.5 hours 54% SINGLETRACK 40% FIRE ROAD 1% PAVED 5% ROAD

Fun 9 Scenic 8 Aerobic 7 Technical 7 Wilder Ranch (Enchanted Loop via Wild Boar Trail) Wilder Ranch (Ride 1) A way to experience, arguably, all of the best features of this excellent mountain biking destination in a single moderate loop. 15 miles 2400 ' climb 3.5 hours 64% SINGLETRACK 30% FIRE ROAD 5% PAVED 1% ROAD

Fun 7 Scenic 6 Aerobic 6 Technical 5 Wilder Ranch (Eucalyptus Loop and Long Meadow Trail) Wilder Ranch (Ride 3) This alternate route through this scenic park misses some of the park's highlights, but it's worth a try to see different parts of the park's trail network and may be preferable for riders with less experience. 11.5 miles 1700 ' climb 2.5 hours 27% SINGLETRACK 67% FIRE ROAD 5% PAVED 1% ROAD

Fun 8 Scenic 8 Aerobic 5 Technical 6 Wilder Ranch (Ohlone Bluff Trail and Baldwin Loop) Wilder Ranch (Ride 4) An easy ride at this great mountain biking destination that includes the (judging by the vegetation) much underused Baldwin Loop. 13 miles 1500 ' climb 3.5 hours 29% SINGLETRACK 53% FIRE ROAD 18% ROAD