Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Singletracks and Solitude:
Explore Mountain Biking in Trinity

Trinity County is a dream come true for mountain bikers. Come explore for yourself.

Trinity Trail Systems

Our premiere network of trails is the Weaver Basin Trail System. The trails offer an epic combination of singletrack and solitude over 60 miles of trails.

Some of these community-managed cross-country trails follow the gold mining ditch lines as they traverse the mountains surrounding Weaverville, making for multiple easy access points from town.

And, while you won’t find a terrain park here, there is plenty of technical singletrack to keep you focused and in the zone. Get your downhill fix on the newly constructed Sweepstakes, a gravity flow trail that starts from just below Low Gap at 5,200 feet elevation and descends 12 miles over 3,200 feet ending in Weaverville.

Elsewhere in the county, trails afford experiences for both the novice and experienced biker. Some trails are moderately strenuous, but the scenic vistas of the Trinity Alps, Trinity Divide, and Trinity Lake are worth the effort.

The LaGrange Classic, One of California’s Oldest Mountain Bike Races

Each June, Trinity Trail Alliance hosts the much-loved LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race in the beautiful Weaver Basin Trail System in Weaverville.

At the foot of the Trinity Alps, this race will take you through conifer forests and oak woodlands and across historic mining ditches. Ford clear creeks and race on miles of challenging singletrack. Every effort has been made to avoid forest roads.

All proceeds go to fund Trinity Trail Alliance’s efforts to expand trail opportunities in Trinity County.

 

 

 

Fun Everyday Rides

A great mountain bike ride for people of all experience levels is along the Trinity Lake Shoreline Trail/Minersville Trail that parallels the shoreline of Trinity Lake. The trail runs from Pinewood Cove to Clark Springs.

Either as an out and back or as a short shuttle, this 4-mile trail skirts through the trees along a section of the Trinity Lake shoreline. On a hot summer ride, take a break and jump in the lake to cool off.

In Southern Trinity, the South Fork Trinity River Trail descends along the South Fork of the Trinity River. This remote and fun out and back makes for the perfect chance to ride and then cool off in one of the refreshing swimming holes.

In Hayfork, the Ewing Reservoir offers a family friendly 4 mile loop around the reservoir. The reservoir has a nice shady picnic are with restrooms to make your ride a perfect outing.

Gravel Riding

With approximately 80% of Trinity County being managed by the USFS and BLM, there is ample opportunity for gravel riding. Go to your favorite site and create your desired route.

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