25.9 miles
Distance
3,203 ft
Climb
-3,207 ft
Descent
2,047 ft
High Point

Loop starting at Pacific Palisades, up Temescal Canyon, quick stop at the HUB, up to Dirt Mulholland, quick sightseeing at the Nike Missile Site, and then back on Mulholland to descend back down to loop to start.

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Temescal to Sullivan is a 26 mile popular intermediate route located near Santa Monica California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 3,203 ft with a max elevation of 2,047 ft then descends -3,207 ft.
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More Stats for Temescal to Sullivan mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 46 min
  • Altitude change
    -4 ft
  • Altitude min
    137 ft
  • Altitude start
    324 ft
  • Altitude end
    322 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.3%
  • Grade min
    48.4%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Sullivan Ridge Top
Nov 3, 2024 @ 5:43am
Nov 3, 2024
No issues, dry and typical conditions for this time of season.
Sullivan Ridge
Nov 2, 2024 @ 8:46am
Nov 2, 2024
Rita Walters trail
Sep 15, 2024 @ 2:32pm
Sep 15, 2024
Trailer Canyon Fire Road
Feb 12, 2022 @ 1:52pm
Feb 12, 2022
Fire road is in good shape. No ruts.
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