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5,257 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:05:24
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
165 ft
Altitude min
201 ft
Altitude max
180 ft
Altitude start
196 ft
Altitude end
0.31%
Grade
-5.472%
Grade max
16.358%
Grade min
2,262 ft
Distance climb
1,957 ft
Distance down
1,038 ft
Distance flat
00:05:24
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Rancho Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Garland Ranch Regional Park
    Carmel Valley, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62221 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26449 in Trail Running
    • #27279 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District

Wide path around a meadow and Eucalyptus Grove. Lots of hikers and dogs.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rancho Loop

        ▼ Where is Rancho Loop located?
        Rancho Loop is located in Garland Ranch Regional Park, Carmel Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Garland Ranch Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.50887, -121.77101.
        ▼ How hard is Rancho Loop?
        Rancho Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.31%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rancho Loop?
        Rancho Loop has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 165 ft to 201 ft.
        ▼ Is Rancho Loop a point to point trail?
        Rancho Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is Rancho Loop?
        Rancho Loop is 5,257 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rancho Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rancho Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rancho Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rancho Loop are:
        • August (7 activities)
        • April (2 activities)
        • March (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rancho Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rancho Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rancho Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Rancho Loop. The trail is 5,257 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rancho Loop?
        Rancho Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 295 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 362 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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