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2.5 miles
Distance
405 ft
Climb
-377 ft
Descent
00:35:09
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
5,689 ft
Altitude min
6,060 ft
Altitude max
5,689 ft
Altitude start
5,719 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
5,016 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:35:09
Avg time
Redtail Roost Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCleveland National Forest (San Diego County)
Mount Laguna, California -
Ref Number#5e17
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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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 Allowed
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Land Owner
Trail is drawn on map as starting from Escondido Ravine Road, but the description below starts the rider from the southern end of the trail (bottom of the "U") at the parking area.
One great link up of BLT trails starts from Red Tail Roost (Laguna Mountain Volunteer Center). From here, ride Red Tail Roost to the left when you exit the parking area. Pedal up an easy climb before a big downhill stretch. The initial part of the descent is open with big swooping turns before dropping into the pines. If you like technical challenges, there are a few sections of log features to test your skills.
The Red Tail Roost section dumps out onto a dirt road. Turn left here and bear left again going up Agua Dulce Creek. The road will climb gradually and eventually funnel into a singletrack. Keep climbing at bit more before a short descent to cross Agua Dulce Creek before pedaling uphill to a intersection.
The upper part of Red Tail Roost on BLT to Noble Canyon is open and flowing
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Red Tail Roost Parking Area on Sunrise Highway
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- 16 miles average
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- 21 miles avg distance
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- 159 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to redtail-roost-loop trailhead
(32.871510, -116.439550)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Redtail Roost Loop
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Where is Redtail Roost Loop located?
Redtail Roost Loop is located in Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County), Mount Laguna, California, United States. It is part of the Cleveland National Forest (San Diego County) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.87151, -116.43955.
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How hard is Redtail Roost Loop?
Redtail Roost Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Redtail Roost Loop?
Redtail Roost Loop has 405 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 377 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,689 ft to 6,060 ft.
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Is Redtail Roost Loop a point to point trail?
Redtail Roost Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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