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54.5 miles
Distance
9,297 ft
Climb
-9,283 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
14 ft
Altitude change
1,458 ft
Altitude min
1,705 ft
Altitude start
1,719 ft
Altitude end
-76.2%
Grade max
48%
Grade min
25 miles
Distance climb
25 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
this route has not been ridden yet, In the planning stage, hoping to tackle it before summer heat sets in. I have been on most of the sections and the route "seems" doable. depending on time left in the day single track can be easily avoided and fire roads can be utilized.
Detailed Description
South Face loop is a 55 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Mentone California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 9,297 ft with a max elevation of 6,123 ft then descends -9,283 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Nov 11, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Dec 21, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance55 miles
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Avg time8 hr 11 min
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Altitude min1,458 ft
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Altitude start1,705 ft
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Altitude end1,719 ft
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Climb2 miles
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Descent-9,283 ft
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Grade max-76.2%
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Grade min48%
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Distance climb25 miles
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Distance down25 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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Trails in Route
| 4,705 ft | |||||
| 1,604 ft | |||||
| 5 miles | |||||
| 6 miles | |||||
| 9 miles | |||||
| 5 miles | |||||
| 5 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4 miles |
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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