Trail Detail

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

Not Rated

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Conditions

Clear
51°
50°
72°
18 mph
Gust26 mph
5:57 AM
8:09 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

13% top-layer soil moisture60°F surface soil temperature

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

Best Window This Week

Saturday

a high near 72°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 18 mph

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Cottle Trail is a 4.7-mile mountain bike trail near San Jose, California. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking 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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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, 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?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 72°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 18 mph.

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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