15.5 miles
Distance
3,209 ft
Climb
-3,213 ft
Descent
2,394 ft
High Point

Counter clockwise loop hitting most of the fun trails in Skeggs. New Oljon, Blue Blossom, Manzanita, Giant Salamander, North Leaf, El Corte De Madera Creek,

Detailed Description
Skeggs 15 mile loop from new parking is a 15 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 25 trails. This route climbs 3,209 ft with a max elevation of 2,394 ft then descends -3,213 ft.
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68 Reviews & Comments

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packer14 (Jun 21, 2022 at 17:32)
Trail Blue Blossom
 There is a downed tree across the trail about 200 yards after the trail splits off from the Lawrence Creek Trail. Don’t come in too hot otherwise you gonna get drilled.
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packer14 (Jun 21, 2022 at 17:32)
Trail Blue Blossom
 There is a downed tree across the trail about 200 yards after the trail splits off from the Lawrence Creek Trail. Don’t come in too hot otherwise you gonna get drilled.
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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 (Apr 16, 2022 at 8:33)
Trail Methuselah
 One of the better trails in the park for sure, very flowy and one of the only continuous dh with no climbs in skeggs.
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Kidklayko (Apr 16, 2022 at 8:33)
Trail Methuselah
 One of the better trails in the park for sure, very flowy and one of the only continuous dh with no climbs in skeggs.
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Kidklayko (Apr 16, 2022 at 8:33)
Trail Methuselah
 One of the better trails in the park for sure, very flowy and one of the only continuous dh with no climbs in skeggs.
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Kidklayko (Mar 27, 2022 at 20:57)
Trail North Leaf
 Great trail, rode it for the first time today, It's a little techy in some spots that could maybe make it a black, but for the most part it's a blue, Also this trail could use a haircut, it is slightly overgrown
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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 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 22:30)
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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norbyd (Jun 18, 2021 at 22:10)
Trail Blue Blossom
 I did submit a Trail Report since there is too much foliage along the DH to navigate. Needs some maintenance, IMO. Can be a safety issue. I had to slow down and stop to navigate before proceeding in these sections.
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norbyd (Jun 18, 2021 at 22:10)
Trail Blue Blossom
 I did submit a Trail Report since there is too much foliage along the DH to navigate. Needs some maintenance, IMO. Can be a safety issue. I had to slow down and stop to navigate before proceeding in these sections.
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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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mtbflauto (Jan 5, 2021 at 11:22)
Trail North Leaf
 The video for this trail looks like Methuselah, not North Leaf
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MtbSkier71 (Dec 27, 2020 at 13:12)
Trail Blue Blossom
 Upper entrance to the trail isn't well marked so don't blast down Lawrence Creek without looking right. Should be downhill only trail -- although with all the fire road, I don't know why any singletrack would be taken uphill here at Skeggs. This is a fun singletrack with flow and a few jumps/drops, with a tight turn or two. It's a little less traveled, so there's a few branches that may cut you.
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MtbSkier71 (Dec 27, 2020 at 13:12)
Trail Blue Blossom
 Upper entrance to the trail isn't well marked so don't blast down Lawrence Creek without looking right. Should be downhill only trail -- although with all the fire road, I don't know why any singletrack would be taken uphill here at Skeggs. This is a fun singletrack with flow and a few jumps/drops, with a tight turn or two. It's a little less traveled, so there's a few branches that may cut you.
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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 23:10)
Trail North Leaf
 Midpen really should widen the narrowest part. It’s NOT safe to ride next to a cliff. Fun descent and best with a dropper
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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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mtbflauto (Aug 26, 2020 at 19:40)
Trail Methuselah
 great trail. must ride if in skeggs.
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mtbflauto (Aug 26, 2020 at 19:40)
Trail Methuselah
 great trail. must ride if in skeggs.
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mtbflauto (Aug 26, 2020 at 19:40)
Trail Methuselah
 great trail. must ride if in skeggs.
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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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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 27, 2019 at 18:16)
Trail Methuselah
 Great fire road to climb back up. Not terribly steep, all rideable.
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acyclist (Oct 27, 2019 at 18:16)
Trail Methuselah
 Great fire road to climb back up. Not terribly steep, all rideable.
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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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ppatmag (Aug 23, 2019 at 10:59)
Trail Blue Blossom
 Ohhhhhhhh, ok
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ppatmag (Aug 23, 2019 at 10:59)
Trail Blue Blossom
 Ohhhhhhhh, ok
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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 13:10)
Trail Crossover
 Good in both directions. Fun techy climb, or fun fast switchbacky descent.
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deln78 (Jul 16, 2019 at 13:08)
Trail Methuselah
 The part from the end of North Leaf down to the bottom is one of the best trail segments in the park. Some fun "jumps" on water bars, nice grade, chunk, quick turns, etc.
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deln78 (Jul 16, 2019 at 13:08)
Trail Methuselah
 The part from the end of North Leaf down to the bottom is one of the best trail segments in the park. Some fun "jumps" on water bars, nice grade, chunk, quick turns, etc.
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deln78 (Jul 16, 2019 at 13:08)
Trail Methuselah
 The part from the end of North Leaf down to the bottom is one of the best trail segments in the park. Some fun "jumps" on water bars, nice grade, chunk, quick turns, etc.
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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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jizgrey (Jul 14, 2019 at 13:12)
Trail Blue Blossom
 This map is slightly incorrect. Once Spring Board intersects with Blue Blossom, it becomes Spring Board trail. It's pretty obvious when you're at the end of Blue Blossom as Spring Board is a fire road, but still...
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jizgrey (Jul 14, 2019 at 13:12)
Trail Blue Blossom
 This map is slightly incorrect. Once Spring Board intersects with Blue Blossom, it becomes Spring Board trail. It's pretty obvious when you're at the end of Blue Blossom as Spring Board is a fire road, but still...
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jizgrey (Jul 14, 2019 at 13:01)
Trail Lawrence Creek
 Except to access Blue Blossom
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Dgutz (Jun 11, 2019 at 20:00)
Trail Spring Board
 The bottom portion of Blue Blossom leading up to this trail, and the first section of this trail, are brutally steep.
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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 1:42)
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 1:36)
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 5, 2019 at 14:02)
Trail Blue Blossom
 Awesome sauce!
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jizgrey (Jan 5, 2019 at 14:02)
Trail Blue Blossom
 Awesome sauce!
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jizgrey (Jan 5, 2019 at 14:01)
Trail Lawrence Creek
 There's little reason to take Lawrence in the direction suggested here. It's a fire road.
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DKSF (Aug 11, 2018 at 15:42)
Trail Spring Board
 Pretty much a fire road that is step in some sections. Should be purple triangle.
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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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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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henrybeamish (Mar 29, 2015 at 11:30)
Trail Giant Salamander
 fun to let go of the brakes on
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henrybeamish (Mar 23, 2015 at 20:28)
Trail North Leaf
 fun to go fast on
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More Stats for Skeggs 15 mile loop from new parking mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,366 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,211 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,208 ft
  • Grade
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  • Grade max
    -47.2%
  • Grade min
    53.3%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
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    3,914 ft
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