Off-road Rides

Off-road may include mixed surfaces such as gravel, dirt and/or sand. Off road may include bike paths, forest and service roads, double track and single track. Surface conditions may vary, and can change quickly in just a matter of feet. Bicycles appropriate for off-road cycling include gravel and mountain bikes with appropriate tires specifically intended for the described surface conditions. Class 1 and Class 3 non-throttle e-bikes specifically intended off-road may be allowed (unless noted as restricted, such as the Soquel Demonstration State Forest).

O1

Fire or service roads; mild, non-technical single or double track. may have some sand, mud, loose gravel, ruts; Easy hike-a-bike if necessary; suitable for novice or better off-road cyclists. 

O2

Fire or service roads; single and/or double track; some sand, mud, loose gravel, rocks, roots, ruts; may have drops up to 6"; Easy hike-a-bike if necessary; suitable for intermediate or better off-road cyclists (not recommended for novice off-road cyclists)

O3

Fire or service roads; single and/or double track; expect sand, mud, loose gravel, rocks, roots, ruts; may have steep inclines and descents; may have drops up to 10"; hike-a-bike may be necessary; suitable for intermediate-plus and better off-road cyclists (not recommended for novice off-road cyclists)