Santa Clarita is transforming 720 acres of Haskell Canyon into a mountain biker’s haven with the upcoming Haskell Canyon Bike Park, scheduled to open in December 2025. This $7.4 million project has been carefully crafted over three years to deliver a premier outdoor experience set to attract riders across all skill levels. From the bold, welcoming entrance sign to the final jump line, 15 miles of dedicated trails unfold with practical flows and varied challenges.

Jess Albrecq, representing the City of Santa Clarita, highlights the park’s design approach. “If your skill level is starting out as someone who has never ridden before, you’re going to be able to come out and learn how to ride in a flat open area and then progress your way through this,” he says. This layered progression ensures beginners build confidence steadily, while seasoned riders find technical runs to push their limits.

Riders can expect a comprehensive layout: a perimeter trail encircling the park offers steady climbs, while single-track trails weave through varied terrain. Downhill flowlines cut through natural contours, complemented by jumps, berms, rollers, and pump tracks designed to keep adrenaline flowing. Each feature challenges the rider’s balance and control, respecting the land’s natural rhythms.

Professional mountain biker Spencer Rathkamp, a Santa Clarita native, knows what developing skills in this region means. “This park is going to be pretty sweet,” he says. “For the city to be willing to put that much money behind something means they believe in what mountain biking can do for the community.” His endorsement signals a new benchmark for the sport locally.

The city partnered with Avid Trails to design the park, blending expertise with local insight. This collaboration ensures every berm is sculpted to exacting standards, and every trail offers a smooth yet challenging ride. Construction support continues to push the project towards its December 2025 launch.

Haskell Canyon has long been an open space underserved by mountain-biking-specific trails. Tony Arnold, a frequent trail user in Santa Clarita Valley, notes, “There’s nothing like this in any other city in Southern California. It’s the first of its kind, and the community of mountain bikers here is booming.”

Located at 21450 Copper Hill Drive, the park will be free, open year-round, and fully accessible. Whether you’re here to chase big air, carve technical descents, or simply discover mountain biking, Santa Clarita’s Haskell Canyon Bike Park invites you to meet the land on two wheels – prepared, challenged, and ready for your next ride.