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Mountain Bike Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsburg, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Mountain Bike Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Mountain Bike Trail — running trail in Pittsburg, CA, photo 1
Mountain Bike Trail — running trail in Pittsburg, CA, photo 2
Natural surfaceOpen 24h

What runners say about Mountain Bike Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Rode here for the first time this Labor Day. No one was around except for a few locals taking a morning walk or hike. The ride is full of fire trails, some gravel some loose soil. The hills are steep which makes for tough climbs but awesome descents. I was hitting 34+ mph on the back sides conservatively.

★★★★☆ — John , Sep 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

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The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Mountain Bike Trail

Ripple Rouge Rd, Pittsburg, CA 94565

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Running trails near Pittsburg

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Stoneman Trailhead

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John Henry Johnson Park

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Park featuring a playground, grassy areas, picnic tables, basketball courts and a walking trail.

under a mile away

Oak Hills Park II

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PavedScenic

Spacious park offering tennis courts and basketball courts, plus a playground.

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Highlands Park

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Dog-friendly place featuring a playground, a grassy area and barbecue grills.

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Ray Giacomelli Park

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Natural surfaceShadedDog-friendly

Relaxed park with a dog run, picnic tables and barbecue pits.

2.4 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.