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19.4 miles
Distance
4,567 ft
Climb
-4,476 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
91 ft
Altitude change
8,406 ft
Altitude min
8,432 ft
Altitude start
8,524 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-62%
Grade max
69.2%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
2,625 ft
Distance flat
A difficult alpine loop with a long doubletrack climb that takes you above tree line, a couple ups and downs with nice scenery, followed by an extended, very technical descent back to your car.
Start off climbing up Habegger Lane (the property owner has historically been friendly to bikers and hikers). You'll cross over the top of Coyote Ridge, and drop down toward West Coyote Creek. Turn left to climb again. Over the next hill, you will drop, climb, drop, climb, and drop to the end of the road.
Head cross country to the Southeast until you hit Green Lake Trail. Turn right, and descent steeply to Green Lake. Turn right once you hit the intersection with Parchers.
Come out at the pack station, go left, and then right on what looks like a driveway for a rental cabin, but turns into Old South Lake Road, and takes you down to Willow Campground. Head through the campground, and just before you hit South Lake Road, turn right, push up the narrow trail to get onto the Powerline Trail, go through some meadows. After coming steeply out onto South Lake Road, take your next right, and head into the meadows to find some more faint single track, that takes you out to a section of old dirt and broken pavement road. Drop this down to South Lake Road, turn right, and come out shortly at your car.
Detailed Description
Green Lake Loop is a 19 mile popular extreme route located near Bishop California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 4,567 ft with a max elevation of 11,678 ft then descends -4,476 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 2, 2019)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 2, 2019)
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Stats
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Distance19 miles
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Altitude min8,406 ft
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Altitude start8,432 ft
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Altitude end8,524 ft
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Climb4,567 ft
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Descent-4,476 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-62%
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Grade min69.2%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat2,625 ft
13 Reviews & Comments
LRay999
Gorgeous scenery and views. Be prepared for a significant amount of hike-a-bike up hill the first 12-12 miles. Hang in there! The descent and lakes are WORTH it!
Finding the start was a little tricky. Habeggar Rd is actually labeled “Miller” on a little white sign (May be the resident who loves in the house beyond the gate). Must go around the gate that is across that road. Once around the gate, stay on the road/track to the left of the gray house, and you are then on your way.
Finding the start was a little tricky. Habeggar Rd is actually labeled “Miller” on a little white sign (May be the resident who loves in the house beyond the gate). Must go around the gate that is across that road. Once around the gate, stay on the road/track to the left of the gray house, and you are then on your way.
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