10.5 miles
Distance
1,859 ft
Climb
-1,863 ft
Descent
2,382 ft
High Point

A loop from the new parking lot that hits two of the best descents in Skeggs, Manzanita, and Resolution. Also includes El Corte de Madera Creek, one of the most beautiful sections of the preserve.

Detailed Description
Skeggs Figure 8 Loop is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Redwood City California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 1,859 ft with a max elevation of 2,382 ft then descends -1,863 ft.
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48 Reviews & Comments

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abarisone (Jun 15, 2022 at 23:46)
Trail Resolution
 I am a fast rider - it’s simply not a difficult trail no matter how fast you go. Going faster makes all trains ‘harder’ but it doesn’t make all trails black rated.
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abarisone (Jun 3, 2022 at 20:49)
Trail Resolution
 This trail should be ridden downhill direction only. There are plenty of alternate routes to take to climb out. There is absolutely no way this trail should be considered a black. Strong blue at the very most. Mix of loamy single track with a couple rocky and/or rooty technical sections. Despite the dry spell the trails are running really well and have been immaculately maintained.
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Kidklayko (Jun 15, 2022 at 19:48)
Trail Resolution
 Try going faster, Resolution is the second gnarliest trail after South Leaf. I think it is more difficult than Fir to be honest because of the awkwardness and less topography it is harder to navigate without putting a foot down.
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mtbflauto (Jun 2, 2022 at 14:40)
Trail Manzanita
 100mm xc hardtail (Epic) rider here. Pretty fun and I don’t find it especially challenging, though there are some nice tech sections throughout the trail.
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TrailRider662636 (May 21, 2022 at 23:37)
Trail Crossover
 Expert trail.
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Kidklayko (Mar 20, 2022 at 21:13)
Trail El Corte de Madera Creek
 If you go the way suggested the beginning has a sorta jump line, it's only like 3/4 mile but fast as hell, and the climb after isn't bad. Then the downhill kicks in again, but with a flowier feel, only after you climb back out.
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Kidklayko (Mar 20, 2022 at 21:13)
Trail El Corte de Madera Creek
 If you go the way suggested the beginning has a sorta jump line, it's only like 3/4 mile but fast as hell, and the climb after isn't bad. Then the downhill kicks in again, but with a flowier feel, only after you climb back out.
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Kidklayko (Mar 14, 2022 at 14:39)
Trail Manzanita
 Can someone change this to a black, look at the voting history, also the top part of the trail between Methuselah Fire Road and Fir trail fire road, that is NOT part of the trail, it is a brief fire road that can be climbed and descended. Call it Methuselah Connector.
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Kidklayko (Feb 21, 2022 at 22:38)
Trail Resolution
 Downhill only please, it's better, fairly techy trail, black
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Kidklayko (Feb 21, 2022 at 22:36)
Trail Steam Donkey
 There's very little chunk on this trail compared to something like manzanita or fir trail, it's a fun little trail and Oljon to Steam Donkey makes for the perfect warmup. It's definitely a blue but the tech is super light.
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Kidklayko (Feb 21, 2022 at 22:30)
Trail Manzanita
 Probably the best trail in the Skeggs and my go-to for a while. It's got just enough tech that the ride doesn't get boring, but it's not a double black pro-line by any means. However, I genuinely think it should be rated black since it has some tech features that might appear difficult for some beginners. It can easily be done on a hardtail as well, it's just a little more fatiguing. The tech is fairly mild, but at no point do I really get nervous with it.
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jkrogue (Feb 9, 2022 at 10:11)
Trail Resolution
 Great trail for climbing or ascending!
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Npeura (Jul 14, 2021 at 20:20)
Trail Steam Donkey
 Not sure how to delete my comment above, but fun trail!
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Npeura (Jul 14, 2021 at 18:33)
Trail Steam Donkey
 Downed tree on the trail
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norbyd (May 4, 2021 at 10:13)
 This is a great one! I think I may have fudged it and didn’t make the entire figure 8 though!
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Wmmiller2 (Feb 14, 2021 at 11:21)
Trail Sierra Morena Trail
 Lots of leaves and branches down. Wet with puddles in corners
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Wmmiller2 (Feb 14, 2021 at 11:21)
Trail Sierra Morena Trail
 Lots of leaves and branches down. Wet with puddles in corners
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MtbSkier71 (Dec 27, 2020 at 13:02)
Trail Oljon
 The upper part to Steam Donkey is fun, fun, fun. My 11 year old son developed his skills riding this to Steam Donkey (upper only) to Gordon Mill up. It's a great ~20 minute loop that isn't too technical but just enough variety to learn skills and have fun. Make some noise on blind turns since this is a well hiked trail. More experienced riders will enjoy taking this trail at speed and mastering the switchbacks.
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MtbSkier71 (Dec 27, 2020 at 12:57)
Trail Crossover
 This is a hidden, albeit short gem. Fun singletrack switchbacks. A bit tight turning to develop the intermediate riders. I would ride this only downhill and connect to ride Gordon Mill up.
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MtbSkier71 (Dec 27, 2020 at 12:55)
Trail Manzanita
 Should be a downhill only trail. Very bumpy ride in several sections. I won't want to do this with a hardtail as my 130mm full suspension is pushed to it's limits. There's a steep, very challenging climb up a steep rock garden to test your skills and strength. Only the best can make it on their first try!
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Kidklayko (Feb 21, 2022 at 22:32)
Trail Manzanita
 Climb's not that bad, I can make it up most times, and it's definitely doable on a hardtail, I've taken my Epic there multiple times and never even been knocked off line.
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winkeyless (Dec 14, 2020 at 23:05)
Trail Manzanita
 Best of ECDM. Pick your lines
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winkeyless (Dec 14, 2020 at 23:01)
Trail Oljon
 Flowy and good for connecting to Blue Blossom. Yeah there’s one blind steep climb. Gravel bike can do this too.
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HNC71 (Nov 23, 2020 at 14:10)
Trail Crossover
 The dirt climbing up is a bit loose and with the brake checks , it makes a techy climb a bit harder. All in all, a great way to get the heartrate going
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scottbikes23 (Aug 22, 2020 at 15:47)
Trail Resolution
 Go down
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Stefp (Jul 23, 2020 at 16:54)
Trail Oljon
 Tree down across trail just north of turn for steam donkey
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Didimouman (Jul 6, 2020 at 23:08)
Trail Resolution
 "
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Csheu (May 25, 2020 at 0:09)
Trail Resolution
 Tried out a demo emtb Oreba Wild FS going up Resolution and got stuck a few times and bottomed out in the rock gardens and roots, but did the entire loop in under an hour on Emtb mode. Next time will be coming down this trail!
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Decoc (Nov 8, 2019 at 19:34)
Trail Manzanita
 Blue trail
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MtbSkier71 (Dec 27, 2020 at 13:19)
Trail Manzanita
 Although rated blue, this is by far more difficult than any other blue in the park due to the rock gardens and rocky ruts that could send someone flying. I won't take my lower intermediate riding friends on this trail. I have even had a pucker moment or two on this trail over the years when I picked a bad line (130mm travel), and I consider myself a legit advanced rider. Larger suspension bikes makes line selection not as necessary. Point is: this isn't like the other blues in the park so plan accordingly.
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iiixi4jlow (Oct 29, 2019 at 19:48)
Trail Sierra Morena Trail
 Tt
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iiixi4jlow (Oct 29, 2019 at 19:48)
Trail Sierra Morena Trail
 Tt
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acyclist (Oct 26, 2019 at 20:19)
Trail Manzanita
 The middle half is basically just rock gardens. Downhill is pretty fun but don't really recommend uphill as much.
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deln78 (Jul 16, 2019 at 13:15)
Trail Oljon
 Really nice intermediate trail with some flowy parts, but also some blind corners to watch out for. A few tight switchbacks earn it a blue rating.
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deln78 (Jul 16, 2019 at 13:13)
Trail Steam Donkey
 The bottom part from Gordon Mill to Spring Board is one of the best trail segments in the park (going downhill). Chunky goodness.
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deln78 (Jul 16, 2019 at 13:10)
Trail Crossover
 Good in both directions. Fun techy climb, or fun fast switchbacky descent.
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jizgrey (Jul 14, 2019 at 13:19)
Trail Manzanita
 Fun descending and challenging ascending. Go for a no dab challenge climb!
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brookelwagner (May 24, 2019 at 8:46)
Trail Resolution
 This is one of the most fun descents in the park and I really wish it was suggested as a downhill only trail.... if you are climbing Resolution, you are missing out! :-)
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jizgrey (Jan 6, 2019 at 1:42)
Trail El Corte de Madera Creek
 Those jumps in the picture are NOT of this trail.
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jizgrey (Jan 6, 2019 at 1:42)
Trail El Corte de Madera Creek
 Those jumps in the picture are NOT of this trail.
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jizgrey (Jan 6, 2019 at 1:41)
Trail Resolution
 Great trail either direction. Going in the direction suggested here, the second half is challenging, esp climbing the rock garden. Try a no-dab run.
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jizgrey (Jan 6, 2019 at 1:36)
Trail Crossover
 Short, narrow singletrack with switchbacks to climb as a connector to other trails. Wish it were longer.
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jizgrey (Jan 6, 2019 at 1:34)
Trail Manzanita
 Those pictures are NOT of this trail.
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jizgrey (Jan 6, 2019 at 1:32)
Trail Steam Donkey
 One of the gnarliest trails in the park. This is a one way descent in the opposite direction from what is suggested on the map here. Loose and bumpy fun.
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ethanromer (Nov 6, 2017 at 17:20)
Trail El Corte de Madera Creek
 Nice downhill flowy trail with jumps and a minor climb. Recommended
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ethanromer (Nov 6, 2017 at 17:20)
Trail El Corte de Madera Creek
 Nice downhill flowy trail with jumps and a minor climb. Recommended
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seanmac61 (Dec 20, 2016 at 16:00)
Trail Tafoni Trail (Upper)
 If you're coming from the Skeggs parking lot, I prefer this trail over the Fir Trail if you are planning on riding down Resolution or down lower Tafoni, which seems to be missing from Trail Forks. It's a little more fun and interesting, but still the width of a fire road.
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henrybeamish (Mar 24, 2015 at 16:49)
Trail Tafoni Trail (Upper)
 fast trail
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  • Riding area
    Redwood City
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    99
More Stats for Skeggs Figure 8 Loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,628 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,211 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,208 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -32%
  • Grade min
    40%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,877 ft
Avg: 5 (3 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Oljon
Jul 2, 2022 @ 2:17pm
Jul 2, 2022
Very wet, rained this morning. multiple large puddles.
Tafoni Trail (Upper)
Jun 28, 2022 @ 6:32pm
Jun 28, 2022
Major tree down around a blind corner
Sierra Morena Trail
Jun 25, 2022 @ 10:00am
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Crossover
Jun 25, 2022 @ 10:00am
Jun 25, 2022
Steam Donkey
Jun 25, 2022 @ 10:00am
Jun 25, 2022
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