Mountain Biking in Davis

Colleges & Universities University of California - Davis
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<p>Anyone an avid mountain biker? I got accepted into UCSB and UCD. In terms of mountain biking, UCSB has tons of stuff, where I’ve been told UCD has almost none. I know it’s roadie heaven, but I tend to lay on the mountain/dirt spectrum.</p>

<p>The one thing that has me considering UCD is because it’s only 2 hrs away from home. Where as, UCSB is 5+ hrs. Being in a relationship, and having pets and family that I adore have me wanting to come home often.</p>

<p>As we all know, this cycling shouldn’t be my main focus point, but I know that if I’m in an area where I’m not happy, I won’t succeed. </p>

<p>Any suggestions? I know it has me closer to Downieville and Auburn, which is definitely a plus, but I ride (and hope to when @ UCD) as often as I could after work/school… 4-5 days a week. I’d be wasting a lot of gas/time driving to these places. Anything within close proximity?</p>

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<p>I’m wondering the same thing! Not just mountain biking, but also hiking and outdoors activities in general. I know Davis itself is pretty flat… how far would you have to drive to find a good spot?</p>

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<p>I’ve been told 1hr+ to drive to places like Auburn… Which isn’t horrible… but eh.</p>

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<p>Auburn can’t be more than an hour away.</p>

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<p>Lake Berryessa is also rather close to Davis (drive out on Covell through Winters and keep going) and there are some good trails there.</p>