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2,746 ft
Distance
286 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:09:47
Avg time
259 ft
Altitude change
421 ft
Altitude min
694 ft
Altitude max
435 ft
Altitude start
696 ft
Altitude end
9.4%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
65.9%
Grade min
2,290 ft
Distance climb
364 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:09:47
Avg time

Shell Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alamo
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Shell Ridge Loop is a 2,746 ft less popular doubletrack trail located near Alamo California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating with a 286 ft double black diamond climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 27, 2023 @ 8:34pm
Jan 27, 2023
 Still wet is some areas.
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Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      unnamedperson unnamedperson
      Unfathomably steep for a portion of the trail. Even riding down the top of the trail would be sketchy in it's own respects.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shell Ridge Loop located?
      Shell Ridge Loop is located in Alamo, California, United States. It is part of the Alamo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.89421, -121.99796.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shell Ridge Loop?
      Shell Ridge Loop has 286 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 421 ft to 694 ft.
      ▼ Is Shell Ridge Loop a point to point trail?
      Shell Ridge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shell Ridge Loop?
      Shell Ridge Loop is 2,746 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shell Ridge Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shell Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shell Ridge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shell Ridge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shell Ridge Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Shell Ridge Loop is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 2,746 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Shell Ridge Loop?
      Shell Ridge Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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