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1,556 ft
Distance
95 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:02:35
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
363 ft
Altitude min
454 ft
Altitude max
400 ft
Altitude start
432 ft
Altitude end
2.087%
Grade
-14.621%
Grade max
21.905%
Grade min
732 ft
Distance climb
763 ft
Distance down
61 ft
Distance flat
00:02:35
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Redtail North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arastradero Preserve
    Palo Alto, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91907 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74604 in Trail Running
    • #52826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Palo Alto

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Redtail North Loop is a 1,556 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Palo Alto California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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        Directions to redtail-north-loop trailhead (37.389416, -122.173049)

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        Routes with this trail

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        Arastradero Sampler
        ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 875 ft • 13 • Loop •
        A great beginner/gravel loop with nice views and some smooth single track.
        3
        Arastradero Sampler Reverse
        7 miles • 875 ft • 10 • Loop •
        A great beginner/gravel loop with nice views and some smooth single track.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Redtail North Loop

        ▼ Where is Redtail North Loop located?
        Redtail North 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 37.38942, -122.17305.
        ▼ How hard is Redtail North Loop?
        Redtail North Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.087%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Redtail North Loop?
        Redtail North Loop has 95 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 363 ft to 454 ft.
        ▼ Is Redtail North Loop a point to point trail?
        Redtail North Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Redtail North Loop?
        Redtail North Loop is 1,556 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Redtail North Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Redtail North Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Redtail North Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Redtail North Loop are:
        • February (57 activities)
        • November (23 activities)
        • July (21 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Redtail North Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Redtail North Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Redtail North Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Redtail North Loop. The trail is 1,556 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Redtail North Loop?
        Redtail North Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,486 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,781 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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