Cottle Trail
San Jose · California
4.7 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
51 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
4.7 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
51 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Clear0.4" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 6 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Forecast window
Tuesday
a high near 59°F, little expected rain, 45% rain chance
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About This Trail
Cottle Trail is a 4.7-mile mountain bike trail near San Jose, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 51 min.
Mountain Biking in San Jose
San Jose anchors Bay Area mountain biking, with access to Alum Rock, Santa Teresa, Calero, and Santa Cruz Mountain routes that mix climbs, tech, and dry descents. Use Cottle 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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Cottle Trail FAQ
Where is Cottle Trail?
Cottle Trail is a mountain bike trail near San Jose, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Cottle Trail?
Cottle Trail is 4.7 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 51 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Cottle Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.4" of rain expected today. Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Cottle Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in San Jose include Dirt jumps, Sulpher Springs, Hihn's, Ridge, Hihn's Mill Road. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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