USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Six Rivers National Forest, California?
Yes — Six Rivers National Forest in California has 21.7 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 7 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 21.7 mi7 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 289 mi288 segments
- Bike season
- Year-roundUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 4trail segments
8% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Six Rivers National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Camp Ridge | 8.36 | Native Material | — |
| Old South Kelsey | 7.93 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| Skull Camp | 6.08 | Native Material | — |
| Little Bald Hills | 5.17 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Mad Ridge Trail | 4.88 | Native Material | — |
| High Dome | 3.98 | Native Material | — |
| Dan East | 3.94 | Native Material | — |
| Hayfork | 3.83 | Native Material | — |
| Craigs Creek Trail | 3.64 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Torrey | 3.48 | Native Material | — |
| French Hill | 2.77 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Happy Jack | 1.94 | Native Material | — |
| Blake Mountain | 1.93 | Native Material | — |
| Green Mountain | 1.81 | Native Material | — |
| Horse Mountain Lookout | 1.79 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Six Rivers National Forest?
- Six Rivers National Forest has about 21.7 mi of bike-designated trail across 7 segments, out of 289 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Six Rivers National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 135 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Six Rivers National Forest (California)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.