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8.8 miles
Distance
1,043 ft
Climb
-1,050 ft
Descent
01:07:31
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
1,249 ft
Altitude min
1,622 ft
Altitude max
1,528 ft
Altitude start
1,522 ft
Altitude end
-39.1%
Grade max
33.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
01:07:31
Avg time
Olmstead Loop Trail Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaOlmstead Loop
Cool, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 25 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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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Olmstead Loop Trail is a highly rated 9 mile less popular blue difficulty mixed trail located near Cool California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,043 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour7 minutes to complete this trail.
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Directions to olmstead-loop-trail trailhead
(38.889240, -121.017600)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Olmstead Loop Trail
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Where is Olmstead Loop Trail located?
Olmstead Loop Trail is located in Olmstead Loop, Cool, California, United States. It is part of the Olmstead Loop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.88924, -121.0176.
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How hard is Olmstead Loop Trail?
Olmstead Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Olmstead Loop Trail?
Olmstead Loop Trail has 1,043 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,050 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,249 ft to 1,622 ft.
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Is Olmstead Loop Trail a point to point trail?
Olmstead Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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