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Mendocino Headlands State Park – Big River Trail loop from Cal Fire Woodlands Fire Station

Mountain biking trails

Mendocino County

Mendocino Headlands State Park – Big River Trail loop from Cal Fire Woodlands Fire Station

Moderate

4.9

(9745)

11,193

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Mendocino Headlands State Park – Big River Trail loop from Cal Fire Woodlands Fire Station

02:27

29.2km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.1 km for 121 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

6.64 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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2

7.09 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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3

12.2 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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4

15.6 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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5

22.8 km

Big River Beach

Highlight • Beach

Long and flat

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6

24.2 km

Kelley House Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

A free historic house museum with local history exhibits.

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7

25.0 km

Mendocino

Highlight • Settlement

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

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29.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

7.15 km

5.60 km

3.03 km

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

6.30 km

6.24 km

936 m

228 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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