Gobble Gobble!!

 Last Friday, I went to bike at China Camp State Park. This park is located 20 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take the 101 North, then exit 454 and go straight onto N San Pedro Road. Follow that road until you arrive at the State Park entrance on your right. You can park along the road (you don’t have to enter to park your car

China Camp State Park is great for mountain bikers who are either beginner or experienced. The park offers trails that are single tracks and not very technical. Some portions can be challenging for beginners though. The beginning of trail is uphill… there is not really a portion of the trail to warm up, so I recommend warming up before getting on your bike. After the uphill portion, which lasts for about half an hour, the rest of the trail is a gentle downhill that can be rough in some areas. The surface of the trail is mostly composed of compact dirt and rock. The grip is excellent, making this trail a great place to improve your downhill skills. The last segment of the trail is slightly up and down hill.

 

This State Park offers many trails that are good for all levels and you can see many wild animals if you go early or late in the evening. Last Friday, I saw plenty of wild turkeys and deer. Although there are no signs for mountain lions, you should still be alert to your surroundings. China Camp State Park is a great place to enjoy a quick, fast and intensive ride outside SF.  Let me know if you like it too!

Length:       6/10
Difficulty:   4/10
Scenery:     8/10