61.1 miles
Distance
4,683 ft
Climb
-4,685 ft
Descent
1,948 ft
High Point

Careful with cars

Great loop using fire roads and pavement. For your sporty road bike friends who just started mountain biking.

Detailed Description
Bike Ride in Topanga is a 61 mile popular intermediate route located near Santa Monica California. This gravel bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 4,683 ft with a max elevation of 1,948 ft then descends -4,685 ft.
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Mount Wilson Bicycling Association (mwba.org)
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Gravel Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Bike Ride in Topanga mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    12 hr 37 min
  • Altitude min
    5 ft
  • Altitude start
    32 ft
  • Altitude end
    33 ft
  • Grade max
    -145.6%
  • Grade min
    103.2%
  • Distance climb
    22 miles
  • Distance down
    22 miles
  • Distance flat
    16 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Sullivan Ridge Top
Sep 22, 2024 @ 4:34pm
Sep 22, 2024
Excellent trail, everything is clear.
Sullivan Ridge
Aug 31, 2024 @ 5:46am
Aug 31, 2024
No issues, hikers/bikers so use a bell when descending.
Red Rock fireroad
Sep 25, 2023 @ 11:51am
Sep 25, 2023
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