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
1.2 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
14 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Cloudy0.3" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Forecast window
Tuesday
a high near 58°F, little expected rain, 5% rain chance
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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. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 14 min.
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 is the weather outlook for Gifford Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.3" 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 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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