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16.2 miles
Distance
2,884 ft
Climb
-2,785 ft
Descent
2,255 ft
High Point
99 ft
Altitude change
959 ft
Altitude min
1,074 ft
Altitude start
1,175 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-39.4%
Grade max
48%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
4,980 ft
Distance flat
Good 2 hour loop with a fire road climb to start. Some downhill fire road, nice single track, tough downhill, and a couple tough climbs. A bit of everything.
Detailed Description
GVI is a 16 mile moderately popular easy route located near Oak Park California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 27 trails. This route climbs 2,884 ft with a max elevation of 2,255 ft then descends -2,785 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Sep 28, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Apr 10, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance16 miles
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Avg time5 hr 19 min
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Altitude min959 ft
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Altitude start1,074 ft
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Altitude end1,175 ft
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Climb2,884 ft
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Descent-2,785 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-39.4%
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Grade min48%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat4,980 ft
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Trails in Route
| 1,703 ft | |||||
| 167 ft | |||||
| 758 ft | |||||
| 2,746 ft | |||||
| 1,145 ft | |||||
| 764 ft | |||||
| 489 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,526 ft | |||||
| 4,570 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 4,744 ft | |||||
| 2,992 ft | |||||
| 4,006 ft | |||||
| 226 ft | |||||
| 4,564 ft | |||||
| 2,799 ft | |||||
| 3,061 ft | |||||
| 758 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Start of Ride: Palo Comado to Dead Cow
trail: Palo Comado Canyon Trail
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Dec 28, 2024
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