13.5 miles
Distance
645 ft
Climb
-647 ft
Descent
577 ft
High Point

Fun loop at Granite Bay using the High Water trail on the way out, the fun and fast Jedi trail then along the fire road back with some road-side attractions.

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CD-Granite Bay is a 13 mile popular intermediate route located near Granite Bay California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 645 ft with a max elevation of 577 ft then descends -647 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Granite Bay
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for CD-Granite Bay mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 17 min
  • Altitude min
    414 ft
  • Altitude start
    419 ft
  • Altitude end
    417 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.8%
  • Grade min
    43.5%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Center Trail
Nov 17, 2023 @ 3:38pm
Nov 17, 2023
Jedi
Nov 17, 2023 @ 3:38pm
Nov 17, 2023
New Bench Climb
Nov 17, 2023 @ 3:38pm
Nov 17, 2023
Center Trail (New)
Nov 17, 2023 @ 3:38pm
Nov 17, 2023
Granite Bay Beach
Oct 6, 2023 @ 10:37am
Oct 6, 2023
Fun as always. Really dry this time of year. Looking forward to some rain. Love the ride.
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