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17.5 miles
Distance
3,736 ft
Climb
-3,740 ft
Descent
2,363 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
755 ft
Altitude min
2,212 ft
Altitude start
2,208 ft
Altitude end
-48.6%
Grade max
57.5%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
4,364 ft
Distance flat
Similar to other "long" loops of Skeggs-n-eggs, this one optimizes climbing to be a little easier, but just as fast/fun on the descents.
Detailed Description
El Corte Long Loop is a 17 mile popular intermediate route located near Woodside California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 3,736 ft with a max elevation of 2,363 ft then descends -3,740 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Apr 8, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 13, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance17 miles
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Avg time2 hr 51 min
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Altitude min755 ft
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Altitude start2,212 ft
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Altitude end2,208 ft
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Climb3,736 ft
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Descent-3,740 ft
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Grade max-48.6%
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Grade min57.5%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat4,364 ft
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Trails in Route
| 2 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,293 ft | |||||
| 187 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 3,012 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2 miles |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeDH, AM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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Blue Blossom Special
trail: Blue Blossom
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Jun 20, 2026
A chill ride through the Blue Blossom Special route. Lovely except for the 1.7mi climb back up.
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