Stanislaus National Forest

Sugar Pine Railroad Grade (3 miles)

This gentle three mile (one way) "Strawberry" branch parallels the South Fork of the Stanislaus River and overlays the historic Sugar Pine Railroad System. Access the trail from either Old Strawberry Road or the bridge at Fraser Flat Campground. Arrange to be picked up at one end and your trip is either all a gentle uphill or a gentle downhill. Or, start at Fraser Flat, bike uphill to Strawberry and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, enjoy the downhill cruise home. Great for families.

Gooseberry-Crabtree Trail (15 miles, gravel and dirt roads)

This difficult trail gains 2,000 feet of elevation in about 7 miles. You will be rewarded with spectacular vistas. The route can be biked as a 15 mile loop, from Crabtree to Gooseberry (or vice-versa) or as a one-way journey of any length. Numerous spur trails offer additional options. You can begin at either trail-head, both located on Dodge Ridge Road.

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