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Sespe River TrailLos Padres National Forest17
The Sespe River Trail offers Wilderness access along a seventeen and a half mile, easy to moderate trail. In June of 1992 this area became part of the Sespe Wilderness, and mountain bicycles are no longer allowed.
Settlers Trail
Seven Oaks Trail
Seven Pines TrailSan Bernardino National Forest
Shackleford Creek TrailKlamath National Forest5
Shackleford Creek Trail will connect to the Pacific Crest Trail if you follow it through Calf Lake, one of 80 or so lakes in the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Shackleford will bring you to Campbell lake. It is 33 acres and 30 feet deep stocked with Easte...
Shadow TrailEldorado National Forest4.3
This trail starts approximately .31 miles out the south end of the Orion trail. Travel southeast on the road to the ridge then loop back to the trail along the ridge.
Shadow of the Mi-Wok TrailStanislaus National Forest0.2
Shadowbrook Trail
Shady RestInyo National Forest5
Ride begins at the entrance to Shady Rest Campground, immediatly to the right. Route winds through pine forest and returns to start point. Great family ride. Picknicking and playground facilities available at Shady Rest Park.

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Shady Rest TrailsInyo National Forest4.4
For more information on Shady Rest Trails, see GORP's Inyo National Forest feature.
Shanks Cove TrailTahoe National Forest1.75
Shanks Cove Trail is often used as a gateway to the Granite Chief Wilderness and the trails along the crest of the Sierras, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Parts of the trail involve steep sideslopes with switch backs.
Shasta BallyWhiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity Natl Rec Area7
The road is 1.4 miles of maintained dirt road to Sheep Camp and then turns into a steep 4WD road for 5.6 miles to the top.
Shasta Mine Loop TrailWhiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity Natl Rec Area3
The trail leads to the Mt. Shasta Mine, then behind the Whiskeytown Cemetary and back to the parking lot.
Shaver Trail
Shealor LakeEldorado National Forest1.5
The trail climbs steadily through open granite and timber for 3/4 mile where you will enjoy views of Silver Lake and Thunder Mountain, trail then descends to Shealor Lake.
Sheep Creek Trail
Sheep Trail
Shelter Cove to Hidden Valley TrailheadKing Range National Conservation Area4.75
For a description of the California Coastal Trail from Shelter Cove to the Hidden Valley Trailhead, see GORP's Shelter Cove to Hidden Valley Trailhead feature.
Sherman Pass TrailSequoia National Forest1.8
This trail starts at Sherman Pass Vista and travels down to Trout Creek drainage, intersecting with the Trout Creek Trail. Suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.
Sherman Peak TrailSequoia National Forest
Sherwin Lakes Trail
Ship Mountain Trail
Shirley Lake TrailTahoe1
The trail begins at its junction with the Cabot Lake Trail #4003 at Carl Lake. The trail climbs southwestward to its junction with the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 near South Cinder Peak.

Note: The trail is in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area. Wilderne...

Shorebird Loop Trail
Shoreline Trail
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