California Bike Trails, Bicycle Guidebooks, and Trail Maps

California has several bike trails ready to go for your enjoyment. California is the third-largest state in the United States (land area). The state stretches from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada mountains (east to west). From north to south, the state stretches from the Mojave desert to the Redwood-Douglas fir forests. The middle of the state boasts the California Central Valley, California's agricultural center. California's diverse terrain makes it a perfect place to bike. Pack up your bicycle and enjoy your coastal tour, pedal through the mountains, or meander through the plains. It is your adventure, and it starts right here. Browse through the trails below to find more information about bike trails in California. And of course, enjoy your ride.

You should also be aware of the bicycle shops and bike dealers where you travel just in case you need to pick up some new gear. For a list of California bike shops and dealers, please visit the California Bike Shops page on US Bike Trails.

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California Trail Guidebooks and Maps


Alpine (Anderson Truck Trail)	City: Alpine County: Alpine Distance: 8 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track & Fire Roads Type: Mountain Biking
Annadel State Park	City: Santa Rosa County: Sonoma Distance: Endless Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track & Fire Roads Type: Mountain Biking
Beach Cruise	City: Santa Monica County: Los Angeles Distance: 32.49 Miles Trail Terrain: Beginner Type: Road Biking
Black Mountain	City: Rancho Penasquitos County: San Diego Distance: 5 Miles Trail Terrain: Dirt & Fire Roads Type: Mountain Biking
Cal Baptist University Loop	City: Riverside County: Riverside Distance: 24.46 Miles Trail Terrain: Beginner Type: Road Biking
California Half - Iron Course	City: Morgan Hill County: Santa Clara Distance: 51.07 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
Calistoga Loop - Sage Canyonf	City: Calistoga County: Napa Distance: 39.87 Miles Trail Terrain: Moderate Type: Road Biking
Calaveras Big Trees State Park	City: Stockton and Arnold County: Calaveras and Tuolumne Distance: Trail Terrain: Paved roads and designated dirt roads Type: Biking; mountain biking; hiking
Daley Ranch	City: Escondido County: San Diego Distance: Varying Lengths Trail Terrain: Single Track & Fire Roads Type: Mountain Biking
Davenport Smith Grade	City: Davenport County: Santa Cruz Distance: 24.14 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
Death Ride	City: Markleeville County: Alpine Distance: 113.65 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
El Corte de Madera	City: San Mateo County: San Mateo Distance: 4 to 25 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track & Fire Roads Type: Mountain Biking
El Prieto	City: San Gabriel Mountain County: Los Angeles Distance: 7 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track Type: Mountain Biking
Flightline	City: Carlsbad County: San Diego Distance: 1-15 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track & Fire Roads Type: Mountain Biking
Fullerton Loop	City: Fullerton County: Orange County Distance: 12 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track Type: Mountain Biking
Ironman California 70.3	City: Oceanside County: San Diego Distance: 56.20 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
Kenter Coaster	City: Brentwood County: Contra Costa Distance: 1 Mile Loop Trail Terrain: Single Track Type: Mountain Biking, BMX
Midtown to Cuyamaca	City: San Diego County: San Diego Distance: 44.78 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
Mount Baldy	City: Claremont County: Los Angeles Distance: 12.92 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
Noble Canyon	City: Pine Valley County: San Diego Distance: 7 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track Type: Mountain Biking
Oak Run Ride	City: Millville County: Shasta Distance: 59.73 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
Onion Valley Hill Climb	City: Independence County: Inyo Distance: 13.04 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
Palomar Mountain Hill Climb	City: Palomar Mountain County: San Diego Distance: 22.64 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
San Francisco To Santa Barbara	City: Pacifica County: San Mateo Distance: 384.10 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
Santa Barbara to the Top of Route 33	City: Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara Distance: 175.91 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
San Juan Trail	City: San Juan Capistrano County: Orange County Distance: 22 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track Type: Mountain Biking
Saratoga Gap Trail	City: Saratoga County: Santa Clara Distance: 2.5 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track Type: Mountain Biking
Soquel Demonstration Forest	City: Santa Cruz County: Santa Cruz Distance: 16 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track & Fire Roads Type: Mountain Biking
Tour de Napa - Part II	City: Napa County: Napa Distance: 60.82 Miles Trail Terrain: Advanced Type: Road Biking
Tunnel Trail	City: Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara Distance: 4 Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track, Rocky Type: Mountain Biking, Hiking
Wilder Ranch Park	City: Santa Cruz County: Santa Cruz Distance: Endless Miles Trail Terrain: Single Track & Fire Roads Type: Mountain Biking

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