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5.3 miles
Distance
1,074 ft
Climb
-1,072 ft
Descent
583 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
217 ft
Altitude min
517 ft
Altitude start
522 ft
Altitude end
-75.1%
Grade max
34.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,886 ft
Distance flat
Short but difficult loop starting from residential neighborhoods at the top of the canyon, up over the mountain, and back in a figure eight. Nice underrated single track in the bay area. Has some moderate climbs to contend with, often with thick brush and trees adjacent. Lots of hikers on the route to be wary of while biking.
Detailed Description
Headbanger Quickie Loop is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Belmont California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,074 ft with a max elevation of 583 ft then descends -1,072 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 30, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Altitude min217 ft
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Altitude start517 ft
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Altitude end522 ft
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Climb1,074 ft
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Descent-1,072 ft
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Grade max-75.1%
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Grade min34.5%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1,886 ft
14 Reviews & Comments
mookieman15
Not great. Super narrow, lots of off-camber turns which are very exposed, and not a whole lot of features.
Would be better suited to a gravel bike than MTB
Would be better suited to a gravel bike than MTB
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Trails in Route
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| 1,555 ft | |||||
| 3,556 ft | |||||
| 4,797 ft | |||||
| 774 ft |
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Shredding In Santa Cruz
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Oct 19, 2013
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