Knowles Gulch Trail

Arcata · California

2.4 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

26 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

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Weather outlook

Cloudy
42°
37°
49°
23 mph
Gust48 mph
6:57 AM
4:56 PM
Muddy

0.6" of rain expected today.

Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails

0.6 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours0.1 cm forecast snowfall in the next 48 hours

This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.

Forecast window

Monday

a high near 47°F, 0.04 in expected rain, 27% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

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About This Trail

Knowles Gulch Trail is a 2.4-mile mountain bike trail near Arcata, California. Surface: singletrack. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 26 min.

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Singletrack

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Where is Knowles Gulch Trail?

Knowles Gulch 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 Knowles Gulch Trail?

Knowles Gulch Trail is 2.4 miles long, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 26 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Knowles Gulch Trail?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.6" of rain expected today. Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Knowles Gulch Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Arcata include Rays Peak Trail, Shay Park Bike Trail, Sunny Brae Downhill Trail, Last Chance Trail, Skull Camp Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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