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9.1 miles
Distance
668 ft
Climb
-624 ft
Descent
397 ft
High Point
43 ft
Altitude change
26 ft
Altitude min
288 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
48.8%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
This loop includes a section of private property and some street time. Proceed at your own risk.
Encinitas Ranch has a collection of community pathways and trails that boast beautiful ocean and easterly views. The main loop exists near the Botanical Gardens and links to the Encinitas Golf Course Trail and Indian Head Trail via a Pedestrian Bridge over Leucadia Blvd. Several pathways also parallel El Camino Real and can be used to access businesses in the area.
ADAPTIVE RIDER INFO
Rating: aMTB1 - No obstacles exist
Adaptive Riders, most gates in this area are wide enough or can be ridden under, but wider or higher bikes may potentially have an issue.
source: The UNPavement
Detailed Description
Encinitas Ranch Loop is a 9 mile less popular easy route located near Encinitas California. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route climbs 668 ft with a max elevation of 397 ft then descends -624 ft.
Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Altitude min26 ft
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Altitude start288 ft
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Altitude end331 ft
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Climb668 ft
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Descent-624 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-25.8%
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Grade min48.8%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
airjamessd
After a mile into this route, after fighting to get to streets up hill then through steep slippery ruts and bushy overgrowth, I only gave up when I hit the private property trespassing dogs sign. When overgrown should have known. parts of beginning trail had some interesting rock ruts on steep and starting lump features that showed promise but def NOT a route much less a trail. i wud give the route azero and trail a n incomplete
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingEasy
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