South Fork Trail

Arcata · California

1.5 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

17 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Conditions

Clear
62°
45°
63°
14 mph
Gust23 mph
5:44 AM
8:47 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

28% top-layer soil moisture51°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Best Window This Week

Saturday

a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

South Fork Trail is a 1.5-mile mountain bike trail near Arcata, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a singletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 17 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

Arcata is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use South Fork Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Singletrack

Technical Rating

Blue Square

Trail Width

Fire Road

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South Fork Trail FAQ

Where is South Fork Trail?

South Fork 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 South Fork Trail?

South Fork Trail is 1.5 miles long, rated blue square, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 17 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for South Fork Trail?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near South Fork 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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