Trail Map & Navigation
How to choose a mountain bike trail by difficulty
Learn how to use green, blue, black, and double-black MTB difficulty ratings with distance, elevation, surface, trail type, and local conditions.
How to find beginner mountain bike trails
Find beginner-friendly MTB trails by checking difficulty, distance, elevation, surface, trail type, map context, weather, and nearby ride options in RidePal.
How to find mountain bike trails near you
Find MTB trails near your current location with RidePal, compare difficulty, distance, surface, elevation, photos, weather, and nearby ride options before you go.
How to plan a mountain bike ride before you go
Plan an MTB ride with RidePal by checking trail difficulty, distance, elevation, surface, weather, photos, reviews, offline maps, and nearby trail options.
How trail weather and dirt condition estimates work in RidePal
How RidePal uses local weather signals like rain, snow, wind, humidity, temperature, and soil moisture to help estimate mountain bike trail readiness.
Can I use RidePal offline for mountain biking?
How RidePal offline maps help when you ride without cell service, what to download before you go, and what still may require a connection.
How to submit a missing trail or suggest an edit
Suggest edits from trail details, submit a new route from post-ride on iOS or Android, or use the web Trail Contribution Portal for advanced map work.
How to download offline maps for remote trails
Save map data around a trail from trail details on iOS and Android. RidePal Pro required; choose an area size on iPhone, a standard preset on Android.
Understanding trail difficulty ratings and colors
How RidePal shows IMBA-style difficulty symbols, OSM tagging, optional European S grades, trail types, and map colors.