4.1 hr
Overview
One of the most well-known rides of the East Bay. It's all fire roads ! Still, parts of the fire roads in Redwood Regional are rocky and uneven enough to provide a little additional dose of fun to those seeking it.<br><br>The bike-legal trails in this park constitute one major loop, and that's about it. There isn't too much room for variation. This ride is that loop.<br><br>The ride is on the short side and doesn't present any big technical challenges, so it might be a suitable option for riders newly advancing in mountain biking. There is only one stretch (which is clearly noticeable in the ride's elevation profile) that contains a couple of steeply descending sections and a sharp downhill curve, but that's about it.<br><br>In terms of physical challenge, the ride (in the counter-clockwise direction, as reflected here) involves one medium-length killer climb and plenty of other very short bursts of climbing, but is not an overly challenging ride physically.<br><br>The route alternates between nicely tree-covered and open. One creek-side section is particularly dense and cozy (the "dimple" noticeable in the southeastern end of the route plot). You'll encounter plenty of people hiking and walking dogs; it's a popular park. So, don't plan to break any speed records.<br><br>(Description edited with permission from (<a href="http://bayarearides.com/rides/redwoodregional/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bayarearides.com/rides/redw…</a>)
Trail Stats
14.1 km
335 m
464 m
176 m
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Photos
Redwood Regional Park.
Redwood Regional Park.
Redwood Trees and "narrow portion" of track
Redwood Trees and "narrow portion" of track
Taking a break from descending.
Taking a break from descending.
West Ridge vista
West Ridge vista