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3.3 miles
Distance
613 ft
Climb
-636 ft
Descent
1,033 ft
High Point
-25 ft
Altitude change
466 ft
Altitude min
552 ft
Altitude start
528 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
43.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,250 ft
Distance flat
A simple loop to help find the down-mountain connector trails in order to re-connect to the fire road climb.
Detailed Description
Horned Lizard Loop is a 3 mile popular intermediate route located near Encinitas California. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 613 ft with a max elevation of 1,033 ft then descends -636 ft.
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Distance3 miles
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Altitude change-25 ft
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Altitude min466 ft
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Altitude start552 ft
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Altitude end528 ft
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Climb613 ft
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Descent-636 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-28.9%
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Grade min43.7%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1,250 ft
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Horned Lizard | Rancho La Costa Preserve | MTB Trail Review
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