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2.5 miles
Distance
382 ft
Climb
-390 ft
Descent
00:22:49
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
1,351 ft
Altitude min
1,697 ft
Altitude max
1,359 ft
Altitude start
1,352 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-44.6%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:22:49
Avg time

Boulder Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Daley Ranch
    Escondido, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Boulder Loop Trail is a dirt/gravel road trail the Daley Ranch recreation area. This popular trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. It is very popular for hikers and cyclists. The climbs from Ranch House are strenuous, but manageable. Use this trail to connect to Rock Ridge or use it to session the Crest Trail via Cougar Ridge. A particularly massive boulder zone near the top intersection of Rock Ridge makes for a daring slab ride feature.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to boulder-loop-trail trailhead (33.175130, -117.051790)

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        Routes with this trail

        3.0 14 miles 1,939 ft 19 Loop
        Daley Ranch is known for its climbing, a lot of which is on fireroad or doubletrack. As you tough it out...
        3.0 13 miles 1,944 ft 23 Loop
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Boulder Loop Trail

        Where is Boulder Loop Trail located?
        Boulder Loop Trail is located in Daley Ranch, Escondido, California, United States. It is part of the Daley Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.17513, -117.05179.
        What is the elevation gain for Boulder Loop Trail?
        Boulder Loop Trail has 382 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 390 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,351 ft to 1,697 ft.
        Is Boulder Loop Trail a point to point trail?
        Boulder Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Boulder Loop Trail?
        Boulder Loop Trail is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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