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1.1 miles
Distance
128 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:09:01
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
1,931 ft
Altitude min
2,059 ft
Altitude max
2,039 ft
Altitude start
2,021 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
2,805 ft
Distance climb
2,530 ft
Distance down
682 ft
Distance flat
00:09:01
Avg time
Aquila Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAlum Rock Park
San Jose, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#2,688 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
- #530 in E-Biking
- #4,019 in Trail Running
- #4,815 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne Direction[+]
- One Direction for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 2
A short loop at the top of the Alum Rock Trails. If you get this high up, it's worth it to do this in both directions.
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 6 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
All
- 32 rides
- Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Routes with this trail
15 miles • 3,527 ft • 8 •
Very long and steep route. Not recommended for beginner mtn bikers.
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