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3,574 ft
Distance
219 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:09:22
Avg time
92 ft
Altitude change
648 ft
Altitude min
762 ft
Altitude max
648 ft
Altitude start
740 ft
Altitude end
2.57%
Grade
-18.703%
Grade max
30.605%
Grade min
1,827 ft
Distance climb
1,485 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:09:22
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Bowl Loop Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaArastradero Preserve
Palo Alto, California -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerCity of Palo Alto
Takes you on a loop around both bowls and back onto the Meadowlark Trail
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Directions to bowl-loop trailhead
(37.377143, -122.192826)
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★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 875 ft • 13 • Loop •
A great beginner/gravel loop with nice views and some smooth single track.
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Arastradero Preserve
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowl Loop
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Where is Bowl Loop located?
Bowl Loop is located in Arastradero Preserve, Palo Alto, California, United States. It is part of the Arastradero Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.37714, -122.19283.
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How hard is Bowl Loop?
Bowl Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.57%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bowl Loop?
Bowl Loop has 219 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 648 ft to 762 ft.
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Is Bowl Loop a point to point trail?
Bowl Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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