Smith Creek Trail

Portola · California

3.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

36 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Conditions

Clear
49°
49°
78°
12 mph
Gust18 mph
5:34 AM
8:30 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

8% top-layer soil moisture84°F surface soil temperature

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

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 81°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Smith Creek Trail is a 3.3-mile mountain bike trail near Portola, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 36 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Portola rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Portola.

Mountain Biking in Portola

Portola is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Smith Creek 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

Dirt

Technical Rating

Blue Square

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Smith Creek Trail FAQ

Where is Smith Creek Trail?

Smith Creek Trail is a mountain bike trail near Portola, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Smith Creek Trail?

Smith Creek Trail is 3.3 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 36 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Smith Creek Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 81°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Smith Creek Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Portola include Smith Lake Trail (Trailhead to Ewell), Buzzards Roost Ridge (historic trail), Tollgate Trail, Smith / Gray Eagle Connector Trail, Smith Lake Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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