Gifford Trail

Santa Maria · California

1.2 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

14 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Conditions

Clear
77°
70°
97°
15 mph
Gust16 mph
5:45 AM
8:14 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

7% top-layer soil moisture112°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 89°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Gifford Trail is a 1.2-mile mountain bike trail near Santa Maria, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 14 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Santa Maria rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Santa Maria.

Mountain Biking in Santa Maria

Santa Maria is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Gifford 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

Trail Marking

Clearly Marked

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Gifford Trail FAQ

Where is Gifford Trail?

Gifford Trail is a mountain bike trail near Santa Maria, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Gifford Trail?

Gifford Trail is 1.2 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 14 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Gifford Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 89°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Gifford Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Santa Maria include 29, 28, 28. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Gifford Trail?

Trail marking is listed as clearly marked.

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