Skunk hollow is just the access point. The trail name is the South Fork American River Trail, SFART. The plaque right next to the bridge acknowledges the support from the community that help make it happen.

I don’t get why, when you’re not from the area you don’t pay to park

On my wishlist to check out someday! I lived in Ferndale for a couple years as a kid, always wanted to go back. They filmed Outbreak in Ferndale which is 28 miles south of here =)

That trail looks more like XC.

Yes Marin is where it all started, but not in Novato and not on this trail. Move on to Mt Tam and China Camp, and visit the Fairfax Mountain Bike Museum to get closer to the real experience and history. So happy you love this sport, as I am a 70 year old native Maronite who has been enjoying this sport in Marin for over 55 years. Keep on discovering!

Spring is the best time to ride Lake Tabeaud! The grass is bright green and the wildflowers are super bright, especially the Upper Standard.

Tuttletown, not Turtletown. Anyways, that section has a lot of short trails, one with a few decent switchback. Blues I think, maybe greens. Use the pavement to link them together for some good cardio. Tower Climb. If I remember right from the trailbuilders, was designated black from a fitness level. Remember, it is a multi-use trail so jumps, drops, etc is completely irrelevant. Try riding it reverse if what you did. Remember the name, Tower CLIMB. Still, good video. Go back in the spring when flowers bloom. Beautiful. The fire messed things up but still a good ride

I grew up most of my childhood there and didn't most of that information. I do remember the oil spills though they made beach trips horrible. Great video.👍

Does that mean they have no cell service? Or internet? Or cable Tv? !

I live and ride mostly in the south Santa Clara valley. One of the most common problems riding the trails bike paths is “Goat Head” thorns (long spikes with a head). My solution that I’ve found successful is thorn strips (between the tire and tube) and Slime. Works for me. I haven’t had a trail flat since.

I did this race back in 1993. Called the China Peak Classic.

Nice video. Need to ride some of those areas!

The county dirt road from the Newell area to Goose Lake is real backcountry. A.k.a., Clear Lake Reservoir Rd or state road 136...highly recommended. Just south of the Oregon border and real remote. Btw, I'd sure be carrying a firearm, if not for rowdies, for dogs, coyotes, and cougars.

Dennis I'm rewatching some of these rides... your bear story reminds me, last year I almost hit a bear cub coming around a blind corner on the Foresthill Divide trail in Auburn. I mean "almost hit" as in "narrowly missed" it because it moved off the trail in a split second. When I say bear cub I mean like a few months old "where's Mom?" as the second thought in your head after "holy S#!+". So you don't have to be as far north as you were to have a bear scare : )

Yikes,,,guess I’ll skip Modoc

Great video. Just for clarification, the $3 pass is for day use of the park. Parking is free no matter if you parked inside or outside. Cheers!

Grew up in Weaverville and never hit the trails cuz I wasn't into biking. Now I'm back in the area as an adult, and had no idea about those trails. Can't wait to shred 🤙

yeah that trail is better going the opposite direction also Mr. toads wild ride is a fun little single track

Thanks for the vid.

My family lived up there for nearly nine years. There are some very beautiful areas of Modoc County and different terrain.

Yeah I'm honestly a bit bummed by this one....there's a pretty fun single track pretty much all the way around the lake. Some "legal" some not. This was my home ride pretty much daily. I would be happy to go with you again and show you the rest sometime. I'm in Roseville now, but still ride that area often.

Enjoyed the video, have fun and be safe.

Just rode it today. Thanks for the video. It helped me out

Believe it or not I never watched this video, so looking forward to some fall/winter riding up there this year!! It’s Where I learned to ride, one of my favs!!

Thanks for the video. Been wanting to view all the trails on KZbin before headin to them. Hope the algos show your videos more. 👍

One of my favorite trails great ride.

I live in Modesto and would like to know where this ripin ripon place is at

Where is this exactly an Ripon ???

This is a local trail system for me. The hole in the gate isn’t a secret lol. A lot of riders will park at Jenson USA bike shop and ride to that hole and ride to some of the trails within sycamore. Yeah it can get a little confusing on where each trail starts or how to get to them, even with Trailforks. If you are ever back in town, there is a group called Team Dirty Works that rides that area almost every Saturday or Sunday. Unless they post otherwise on Facebook. Great group and they can show you some great sections.

I've got a house about 10 from that pay gate. Be sure to watch out for snakes. My neighbors have been finding a lot of them this year in their yards.

State of Jefferson FTW

Its a tough ride. Did it last summer for the first time in 15 or so years. My 65 yo bod paid a steep price! Probably don’t need to do again but it glad I got one more chance at it. Thanks for the memories! Lol

You’ll need to come back to Calaveras County and ride the “Arnold Rim Trail” in Arnold Ca, and all the trails around it. You’d love it. Great video of Glory Hole and all your other videos.

I was thinking about checking this place out. Do you think it’s worth it or should I just stick with exchequer? I haven’t ridden to many areas so any other reccomendations I would appreciate it

that is so cool

Great trail . Good report and video

Put the trail you’re riding on your title, so when I search for a trail your video will show up.

Congrats on an amazing accomplishment. I’m 5 counties down. Following your path!

Stoked to see you grow as a mountainbiker bro, thanks for the shout out 😁 You are a great ambassador for our sport. Looking forward to riding w you again.

Congrats on making it through all of the Counties. That is quite a feat. I have been on board since the beginning it was a pleasure watching you.

I don't ever comment on videos, but in this case I'll make an exception. Congrats! Mad props! Thanks for giving me some great MTB goals.

Congratulations brother!

so cool to see an older dude doing these vids i love it!

nice vid

What’s the name of this trail of you don’t mind me asking

Great video bro! I grew up in that area, Calaveras County did not even realize there where MTB trails up there like that!

Hey! Great video, thanks Dennis, can't wait to ride with you again!

Your route was out Middle Trail, back on the Upper Park Road, then Lower Trail to Middle Trail back to the Easter Cross parking lot. LOL to the first five minutes of "little bumpy, little rocky". :)

Good job for not complaining . . This trail is loaded with rocks . Going Down river from Salmon falls bridge is alot better .Thanks for the video anyway