Get ready for something NEW An east to west, 45 mile adventure starting at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch down Beeler Canyon Trail. Then get ready for a rollicking and rolling trek through the "Poway Alps" continuing west along the Trans-County Trail. A hefty climb up to a suburban adventure (follow all RULES OF THE ROAD) through Rancho Penasquitos to Sun Devil Way! Then get ready to mingle with the chunk and flow of Black Mountain, Doug Hill, and west onto Penasquitos Canyon. Finally, you will be lured by the pull of Gravity Heights once you conquer the Lopez Canyon Climb! Total elevation gain: 4400+ feet and 4 aid stations to keep you fueled and happy!
This route is very challenging with plenty of sustained and punchy climbs as well as rugged terrain; suitable for solid advanced-intermediate and advanced riders.
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Route POI
![]() | Starting Point at Hwy 67 Staging Area | Information |
![]() | Short distance on Sycamore Canyon Road | Information |
![]() | Tunnel under Community Road | Information |
![]() | Stowe Dr and Pomerado Rd crossings | Information |
![]() | Follow trail below Springhurst Dr | Information |
![]() | Follow Salmon River Rd | Information |
![]() | Cross Paseo Montalban | Information |
![]() | Manzanita Loop | Information |
![]() | Appendix Loop | Information |
![]() | Finish at Gravity Heights! | Information |
![]() | Finish at Gravity Heights! | Information |
![]() | Climb the park service road twice, first time go right onto Martha's. Second time go left towards Poway. | Information |
![]() | Aid Station #1 - Flyrides | Aid Station |
![]() | Caution - follow rules of the road | Information |
![]() | Signaled crossing - follow all rules of the road | Information |
![]() | Aid Station #3 | Aid Station |
![]() | Aid Station #2 | Aid Station |
![]() | Aid Station #4 | Aid Station |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypePoint to Point
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
More Stats for 2024 Archipelago Ride - Full route mountain bike route
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Altitude change-845 ft
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Altitude min53 ft
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Altitude start1,193 ft
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Altitude end348 ft
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Grade-0.4%
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Grade max-58.5%
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Grade min85.3%
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Distance climb18 miles
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Distance down22 miles
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Distance flat5 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
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