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: Jul 27, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7 trails (newest: Jul 22, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    16 miles
  • Avg time
    5 hr 23 min
  • Altitude min
    959 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,074 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,175 ft
  • Climb
    2,884 ft
  • Descent
    -2,785 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -39.4%
  • Grade min
    48%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,980 ft

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  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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