Big Slide Trail

Arcata · California

0.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

3 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Conditions

Clear
77°
45°
78°
16 mph
Gust25 mph
5:42 AM
8:44 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

18% top-layer soil moisture64°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Wednesday

a high near 78°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 16 mph

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Big Slide Trail is a 0.3-mile mountain bike trail near Arcata, California. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a singletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 3 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Arcata rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Arcata.

Mountain Biking in Arcata

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Singletrack

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Where is Big Slide Trail?

Big Slide Trail is a mountain bike trail near Arcata, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Big Slide Trail?

Big Slide Trail is 0.3 miles long, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 3 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Big Slide Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 78°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 16 mph.

What other mountain bike trails are near Big Slide Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Arcata include South Fork Trail, South Fork Trail, Pattison Peak Cutoff Trail, Rays Peak Trail, Knowles Gulch Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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