Mountain Bike

33.4 miles

Distance

7,303 ft

Climb

-7,318 ft

Descent

1,821 ft

High Point

Summer riding safety: Even with coastal fog breeze and shade under trees, heat from sunlight can sap energy quickly. Bring LOTS of water to hydrate (minimum 65 ounces (2 liters)) and healthy high-carb foods to fuel. Watch out for rattlesnakes!

Great combination of single track trails (Big Rock, 680, Idylberry, Goat, Queenstone, Ponti Ridge) and fire roads (Chicken Shack, Big Rock Ridge, Loma Alta, Gunsight, Old Railroad Grade, Smith Ridge, Luiz Ranch, Terra Linda to Lucas Valley, Queenstone). Cardiac ascents on fire roads Chicken Shack, Loma Alta, Gun Sight, and Queenstone and single track Queenstone. "Stay alert" descents on single tracks Big Rock, black diamond Goat, and rollercoaster Ponti Ridge; brake-check before launching Surface condition of trails and fire roads well-worn hardpack with loose rocks/gravel in some sections. Smooth asphalt roads (Lucas Valley cross-over) and at end of route (Terra Linda-Ignacio bike path). Watch out for RATTLESNAKES in summer!

Two opportunities to shorten route:
1.At end of Loma Alta, take 680 and bypass Smith Ridge-Old Rail Road Grade-Gunsight loop.
2.After 1/3 of mile on Queenstone (STEEP - 0 to 25%+ grade !!!), take Idylberry and bypass Queenstone-Big Rock Ridge-Goat loop.

Detailed Description

Short Chicken Shack Loma Alta Queenstone Loop is a 33 mile popular expert route located near Lucas Valley - Marinwood California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 7,303 ft with a max elevation of 1,821 ft then descends -7,318 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Pebble Beach Fire Rd
	Chicken Shack Fire Road				3 miles
	Big Rock Ridge Fire Road
	Big Rock Trail				2 miles
	Loma Alta Fire Rd.				3 miles
	680
	Luiz Ranch Fire road				2,877 ft
	Terra Linda Ridge Fire Road
	Queenstone Trail				4,623 ft
	Queenstone Fire Road				2 miles
	Ponti Ridge Trail				3 miles

Details

Riding area

Lucas, Ignacio, Loma Verde, Pacheco and Marinwood Open Space
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Extreme
Ridelogs

1

More Stats for Short Chicken Shack Loma Alta Queenstone Loop mountain bike route

Avg time

6 hr 35 min
Altitude min

88 ft
Altitude start

121 ft
Altitude end

105 ft
Grade

-0%
Grade max

-90%
Grade min

95.7%
Distance climb

15 miles
Distance down

17 miles
Distance flat

4,393 ft

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trail	date	description
Chicken Shack Fire Road	Jun 14, 2025 @ 3:01pm Jun 14, 2025
Luiz Ranch Fire road	May 3, 2025 @ 9:16am May 3, 2025
Ponti Ridge Trail	May 1, 2025 @ 9:31am May 1, 2025
680	Apr 4, 2025 @ 8:08pm Apr 4, 2025	Berms at the top and very wet and the trail in general is a bit muddy but at the tree cover it is good Minor Water drainage issue, standing water on trail surface
Queenstone Fire Road	Jan 18, 2025 @ 2:13pm Jan 18, 2025	Mostly dry but still tacky in a couple of spots.