Cheeseboro Canyon

My local, “backyard” ride. The diversity of this ride is what makes it a true Westside gem.

This is by far the most popular trail in the local area and because of the natural beauty of Cheeseboro Canyon year round, and because the trail starts at the parking lot, a very large number of people use it. Starting from the upper parking lot, the fire road has a gradual, rolling climb and is very easy. About 2.9 miles from the start, it crosses the stream and becomes the Sulphur Springs single track whereupon it becomes a little more difficult with some steeper sections. Nevertheless it is excellent for novices except for two rocky sections of about 100 feet each on the Sulphur Springs trail where walking may be in order for beginners (the first and second “Cheeseboro Challenges. The trail ends at Shepards Flat at Sheep Corral Trail. The scenery is very pretty year round but during the spring the wildflowers can be spectacular.