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
Green Circle
4.7 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
51 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.
Best Window This Week
Friday
a high near 86°F, little expected rain, 3% 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 green circle trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 51 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby San Jose rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in San Jose.
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
Green Circle
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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 green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 51 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Cottle Trail?
Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 86°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Cottle Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in San Jose include Norred Trail, Mine Trail, Ridge Trail, Corral Trail, Mississippi Creek Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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