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Biking

Mountain biking is one of the fastest growing recreation experiences on America's public lands, and the Modoc National Forest is no exception to the trend.

The Modoc National Forest does not have trails specifically designed or designated for mountain biking. Biking is allowed on all trails except those located in the South Warner Wilderness Area and the Blue Lake National Recreation Trail.

Forest Service roads are open to shared use including mountain bikes. Beware of large trucks, recreational vehicles, hikers and occasional horsemen. Mountain bikes must yield to hikers and horses. Always control your speed for the distance you can see ahead so that you can come to a full stop for hikers and horsemen.

Forest roads at higher elevations may remain snow covered well into June depending on weather. Always control your speed for the distance you can see ahead.

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Cedar Creek Lower Trailhead

Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
Start here for a three mile uphill hike to the upper trailhead. The total elevation gain is 790 feet.  Much of the lower trail follows the old highway through the juniper forest zone. Although…

Cedar Creek Upper Trailhead

Water Activities Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hiking
Located adjacent to our ski area, this trail offers both hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian units a downhill run of some 3 plus miles that ends at the Cedar Creek Lower Trailhead.  Easy access…

Red Tail Rim Trail South Trailhead

Picnicking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
The Red Tail Rim Trail South Trailhead is the staging area for riding, hiking or mountain biking the Red Tail Rim Trail. There are hitching posts but no corrals. This trail is not a loop. The…

Last updated March 28th, 2025