California is a recreational playground that stretches approximately 900 miles from its southern Mexican border along the Pacific to the Oregon border, giving outdoor enthusiasts a diverse choice of mountain bike paths. From gorgeous shoreline trails to spectacular routes that cross California’s steep mountains and lush valleys, the state’s trail system has something for everyone. We’ve picked six of California’s must-ride mountain bike routes to help you make the most of your California mountain bike adventure.
The Mount Wilson Trail in Los Angeles is well-known for its downhill mountain riding opportunities. Mt. Wilson is the greatest course in Southern California for enduro mountain biking, with a 5,000-foot vertical down in less than eight miles. To start your adventure, ride the shuttle up to the top of this route. The higher and middle parts are quite small in places and have insane switchbacks that will put your mountain biking abilities to the test. This course will take you through several singletrack trails with spectacular vistas and hard terrain and will take you around 1.5 – 2.5 hours in total. This is a challenging route for experienced riders with excellent handling skills.
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