Encinitas Ranch Loop route

near Encinitas, CA

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

Distance

9 miles
Altitude min

26 ft
Altitude start

288 ft
Altitude end

331 ft
Climb

668 ft
Descent

-624 ft
Grade

0.1%
Grade max

-25.8%
Grade min

48.8%
Distance climb

5 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

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Route POI

	Parking	Parking
	Warning - Need to sneak onto Golf Course to Access Bridge	Warning
	Warning - Steep Climb	Warning
	TTF - Steps	TTF
	Warning - Busy Street Crossing	Warning
	TTF - Fun DH ENJOY!	TTF
	TTF - Steep Little Undulation. Be in low gear	TTF
	Warning - Street Time. Use Caution.	Warning
	TTF - Big ruts! Get a spot if you are unsure	TTF
	Gate - Private Property. Precarious Ride around	Gate
	Warning - Street Time. Use Caution.	Warning
	Directions - Can hop median or use crosswalk	Directions
	Warning - Busy street. Glass in bike lane. Use sidewalk.	Warning
	Warning - Busy Street Crossing	Warning
	TTF - Steep Climb	TTF
	Directions - Go right. Do not take lower trail.	Directions

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Riding area

Encinitas Ranch Pathways and Trails
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
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- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
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AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Easy

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