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3.6 miles
Distance
579 ft
Climb
-577 ft
Descent
00:34:26
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
99 ft
Altitude min
390 ft
Altitude max
125 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
-44.5%
Grade max
51.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,703 ft
Distance flat
00:34:26
Avg time
Howler Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
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Riding AreaRancho Santana
Tola -
AKASan Cristobal
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 75 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2018
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Land Owner
A jungle cross-country trail.
Trail Supporters
- Rancho SantanaSponsor
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 22 rides
- Last: Sep 15, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to howler-loop trailhead
(11.442750, -86.076650)
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Routes with this trail
13 miles • 2,011 ft • 13 • Loop •
UPDATED 21 KM ROUTE FOR MTB LAUNCH EVENT ON NOVEMBER 13TH, 2022
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