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Big River Trail – Big River loop from Mendocino

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Big River Trail – Big River loop from Mendocino

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Big River Trail – Big River loop from Mendocino

03:27

40.0km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.21 km for 420 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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659 m

Mendocino

Highlight • Settlement

Small historic town, transitioned from an almost abandoned logging settlement to an artist and tourism community

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1.83 km

Big River Beach

Highlight • Beach

Long and flat

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22.5 km

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mendocino Headlands State Park, spanning 347 acres, is the jewel of Northern California. It features miles of a fantastic network of trails that wind along cliffs, offering picturesque views of …

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23.0 km

Big River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Big River Trail is a scenic old haul road closed to motor vehicles that offers an easy ride with minimal elevation gain. Most of the road is double track, …

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28.2 km

Big River Road Junction

Highlight • Trail

If you're coming from Big River Beach, take a left to stay on Big River Road, which will eventually lead you to High Chutes Road and Old Haul Road. Alternatively, …

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31.5 km

Big River

Highlight • River

The Big River is the longest undeveloped estuary in the state, stretching 41.7 miles and nestled amid towering old-growth redwoods. It is a sanctuary for wildlife and a stunning feature …

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40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

10.3 km

7.63 km

2.21 km

867 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

11.5 km

3.68 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Big River Trail – Big River loop from Mendocino

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Big River Trail – Big River loop from Mendocino

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Big River Beach

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Big River Trail

Big River Road Junction

Big River

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