South Fork Trail
Arcata · California
4.5 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
49 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
4.5 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
49 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Cloudy1.6" of rain expected today.
Trails are likely very muddy. Consider postponing
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 5 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Forecast window
Monday
a high near 56°F, little expected rain, 50% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
South Fork Trail is a 4.5-mile mountain bike trail near Arcata, California. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 49 min.
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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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 4.5 miles long, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 49 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for South Fork Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 1.6" of rain expected today. Trails are likely very muddy. Consider postponing Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near South Fork 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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