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An unrelenting fire road climb along a wind swept ridge.


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Map Key

3.5

Miles

5.6

KM

Point to Point

1,614' 492 m

High

603' 184 m

Low

1,234' 376 m

Up

223' 68 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Views

Closes half an hour after sunset.

Description

Start at the first parking lot for Rancho San Antonio. Cross the bridge at the main trailhead and start climbing straight up the gravel fire road. Turn left at the next junction towards the iron fence. Continue onwards, climbing up and up. There are some short descents thrown in the mix, but all must be gained again with steep climbs. There are great views at the end where a bench awaits your tired legs.

Flora & Fauna

Quails, deer, and bobcats.

Contacts

Shared By:

philip watkins with improvements by David Hitchcock

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 10 votes

#7109

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#549

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#7,109

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Photos

Sunrise with clouds over the valley
Oct 17, 2017 near Loyola, CA
Morning fog in the mountains.
Oct 17, 2017 near Loyola, CA
Looking back from the trail-head end of the long flat on Rancho Ridge Loop.
Nov 13, 2018 near Loyola, CA
Looking out towards the PG&E Trail. It isn't over until the last Electrical tower off in the distance.
Feb 21, 2016 near Loyola, CA
On the Coyote Trail.
Feb 21, 2016 near Loyola, CA

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May 28, 2021
Shivi K
8mi — 3h 45m
Sep 5, 2020
Roshan Santhosh
Quite steep. Not for beginners. 7.9mi — 3h 00m
Aug 18, 2019
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Jul 9, 2019
Tressa S
Feb 24, 2019
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Jan 13, 2019
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Dec 27, 2018
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