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2.3 miles
Distance
316 ft
Climb
-314 ft
Descent
00:19:46
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
83 ft
Altitude min
290 ft
Altitude max
83 ft
Altitude start
85 ft
Altitude end
-26.5%
Grade max
20%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,400 ft
Distance down
1,594 ft
Distance flat
00:19:46
Avg time
South Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJohnson Ranch
San Luis Obispo, California -
AKASouth Loop Trail, Johnson Ranch
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Local Popularity
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#3,691 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
- #4,523 in Trail Running
- #5,914 in Hiking
- #801 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Johnson Ranch Open Space preserves 242 acres of old ranch land just south of San Luis Obispo. The 3.7-mile Johnson Ranch Loop explores the municipal open space, which is dominated by rolling grassy hills accented by serpentine rocks. A shortcut can be used to trim the hike to 2.5 miles. There is 200 feet of total elevation between the high and low points of the hike, a distance that is repeated several times over the meandering loop.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 29 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 253 rides
- Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Directions to south-loop-29908 trailhead
(35.223650, -120.693370)
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3 Reviews & Comments
turbo1972
Half of this trail is permanently closed.
Gabe-themountainbiker
If you are looking to have a fun time and not be exhausted after one run, then this is your place. The time that I went it was dry, but not to dry, and would recommend it.
fortyonethirty2
Pretty easy. Flows pretty well. Ties in well with the north loop, to make a bigger loop. Easy enough for beginners, but still fun for experienced riders. Good one to bring the wife or GF. Lots of hikers, so it's better on weekdays and less popular times.
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Nearby Trails
- North Loop 1,575 ft
- Filipponi Trail 3,570 ft
- Johnson Ranch Connector 1 mile
- Chutes And Ladders 1 mile
- Wednesday Trail (middle) 1 mile
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