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Wander with us this Wednesday to the new mountain bike trail in Stanislaus National Forest created by Groveland Trail Heads! 🚴 Co-creator of the trail, Dwight Follien’s goal was to create a route that could be a destination for mountain bikers. Other trails intertwine at this location and are multipurpose for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking, however this new trail, affectionately named Tap 5, is strictly for mountain biking and it is awesome! This path is perfect for all skill levels and families at around 1.3 miles in length. Tap 5 is home to fun jumps, berms, rollers, and our favorite–the double sneaky log drop. Each feature has a go-around so they can be avoided by beginners. Tap 5 can also be ridden in either direction with lines of sight throughout the trail for a safe new experience. As with most places to mountain bike in Tuolumne County, Tap 5 is open year-round!
Only a few minutes off Highway 120, it can be hard to spot the entrance your first time out. Located off Ferretti Road, just outside of Groveland, it is at the coordinates (37.8386317, -120.1251394). All skill levels are welcome to come enjoy this fun new trail!
Groveland Trail Heads is a non-profit organization that is always looking for volunteers and donors to help create, preserve, and protect mountain bike trails throughout Tuolumne County and neighboring counties. Find out how to get involved at https://grovelandtrailheads.org.