more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
518 ft
Climb
-394 ft
Descent
00:18:53
Avg time
124 ft
Altitude change
409 ft
Altitude min
869 ft
Altitude max
409 ft
Altitude start
533 ft
Altitude end
1.765%
Grade
-31.877%
Grade max
36.704%
Grade min
3,167 ft
Distance climb
3,875 ft
Distance down
00:18:53
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
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

No community description for Shell Ridge Loop trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Shell Ridge Loop is a 1 mile popular doubletrack trail located near Alamo California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 518 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 9 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
update trails status or condition

Shell Ridge Loop Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Dec 5, 2023 @ 5:17am
Dec 5, 2023
May 27, 2023 @ 8:31am
May 27, 2023
more »
Status:
on Dec 5, 2023
Ideal
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (106)
close
      Directions to shell-ridge-loop trailhead (37.894449, -121.997706)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      1 more »
      mtb
      67 |
      Apr 22, 2020 @ 5:07pm
      Apr 22, 2020

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Shell Ridge Loop yet, add a video.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Alamo

      • By toddTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • #102665 - 894 views

      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 37.89445, -121.99771.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shell Ridge Loop?
      Shell Ridge Loop has 518 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 394 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 409 ft to 869 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 1.3 miles 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Shell Ridge Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shell Ridge Loop?
      Shell Ridge Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 106 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.