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1,005 Trails in California

Trail Name	Length (mi)	City
Ridgeline Nature Loop	1.4	Trukee
Dodge Ridge Resort	8	Pinecrest
Beckwourth Peak Trail	9.3	Portola
Monte Rio Redwoods Trail	3	Monte Rio
San Vicente Redwoods	11	Santa Cruz

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A weathered metal sign indicating "Lower Wilson Inspiration Point" hangs from a rusty pipe, alongside a plaque that instructs to dial 911 for wilderness emergencies. The background shows a landscape affected by wildfire, with charred earth and burnt vegetation. A winding path is visible in the distance, under a clear blue sky.

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Many of LA's most famous MTB trails have been burned or destroyed. Recovery will take years

The Mount Wilson, Mount Lowe, Middle Sam Merrill, and Sunset Ridge trails in Altadena were burned in the LA fires, as was the Backbone Trail near the Palisades. Other famous trails, like El Prieto, were also damaged.

A forest landscape showing tall, charred trees from a recent wildfire, with patches of green grass and ground debris scattered across the blackened earth. The scene captures a mixture of burnt trunks and recovering vegetation, highlighting the impact of fire on the ecosystem.

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All trails are closed in the Angeles National Forest as LA burns

The Angeles National Forest is completely closed "for public safety and the protection of natural resources."

A scenic view of mountain bikers navigating rocky terrain near a serene blue lake, surrounded by lush greenery and tall pine trees under a clear sky.

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Slickrock slab riding came to Lake Tahoe thanks to the Lily Lake Trail

A labor of love — 4,000 volunteer hours, to be exact — offers visitors and residents a unique mountain biking experience on the Lily Lake Trail in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

A mountain biker performing a jump on a dirt trail surrounded by trees, with dust kicking up from the ground. The rider is wearing a helmet and protective gear, showcasing an action-packed moment in a natural setting.

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California riders rally to save a popular beginner-friendly flow trail

The US Forest Service is planning to dismantle jumps and shave down the berms and rollers of a popular trail in Nevada City, CA.

A mountain biker navigating a steep, rocky descent in a forested landscape, showcasing skill and balance. The background features tall evergreen trees and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

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Connecting California's Sierra Nevada: How one mountain biker is leading the charge to build an iconic 550-mile trail

A local Tahoe mountain biker is leading the charge to build the 550-mile Sierra Camino Trail. The Sierra Camino will form the Sierra Nevada segment of the massive 5,000-mile Orogenesis Trail, which will eventually span from Cabo to Canada.

A brown sign with a white bicycle icon and a red diagonal line crossing it, indicating no biking allowed. A small caterpillar is resting on the sign. The background features a dirt path surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.

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Marin mountain bikers' celebratory Mt. Tam ride halted by 11th-hour lawsuit

An 11th-hour lawsuit has temporarily halted Marin Water's "Trail Sharing Pilot and E-Bike Class I Trial," which would have allowed mountain bikes on 6.6 miles of trails on Mount Tamalpais.

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