Ridge Trail: Mission Peak to Monument Peak/Ed Levin County Park
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Milpitas, CA
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Nov 6, 2021 |
Ridge Trail: Mission Peak to Monument Peak/Ed Levin County Park
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Milpitas, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Nov 6, 2021 |
Notes:
31.7 mi — 4h 8m
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Rode this North-South as part of a larger loop. Not particularly exciting, and borderline too steep to be fun in a number of places. Not recommended
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Almaden Quicksilver Loop
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Intermediate
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Almaden Valley, CA
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Sep 26, 2021 |
Almaden Quicksilver Loop
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Almaden Valley, CA
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Intermediate
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Sep 26, 2021 |
Notes:
11.1 mi — 1h 33m
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Great workout ride with some interesting history and views along the way. Not very technical but that's good sometimes.
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Panorama Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Fremont, CA
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Sep 12, 2021 |
Panorama Trail
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Fremont, CA
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Easy/Intermediate
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Sep 12, 2021 |
Notes:
14.2 mi — 1h 54m
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I did this trail clockwise as part of a longer loop. A few parts that are so steep or narrow that I had to get off and walk, won't do it again.
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Camp Tamarancho Loop
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Difficult
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Fairfax, CA
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Sep 4, 2021 |
Camp Tamarancho Loop
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Fairfax, CA
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Difficult
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Sep 4, 2021 |
Notes:
10.6 mi — 2h 0m
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Awesome trail, amazing views. I wiped out 3 different places, was not ready for this after just a couple of months mountain biking. Will be back!
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Red Hill Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Newark, CA
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Aug 28, 2021 |
Red Hill Trail
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Newark, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Aug 28, 2021 |
Notes:
7.4 mi — 58m
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I rode this trail as part of a bigger ride in Coyote Hills. It's too steep in places to actually enjoy climbing or descending. Do not recommend.
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Meadowlark Loop
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Intermediate
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Newark, CA
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Aug 28, 2021 |
Meadowlark Loop
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Newark, CA
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Intermediate
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Aug 28, 2021 |
Notes:
17.3 mi — 1h 57m
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I rode this as part of a longer ride. This whole area is kind of "meh" for mountain biking but it's nice to have options in Fremont. Decent workout.
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Peak Trail
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Intermediate
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Fremont, CA
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Aug 22, 2021 |
Peak Trail
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Fremont, CA
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Intermediate
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Aug 22, 2021 |
Notes:
8.1 mi — 1h 26m
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Climb. Climb. Climb. Descend. Descend. Descend. Good workout trail but watch out for hikers.
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Vargas Plateau Cliff Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Fremont, CA
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Aug 21, 2021 |
Vargas Plateau Cliff Loop
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Fremont, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Aug 21, 2021 |
Notes:
11.3 mi — 1h 21m
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I've ridden this loop several times, climbing Morrison Canyon Rd, to Golden Eagle, around Ranch Loop, and back down Cliff trail. Very steep in spots.
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Crockett Hills
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Crockett, CA
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Jul 19, 2021 |
Crockett Hills
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Crockett, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 19, 2021 |
Notes:
8 mi — 1h 23m
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It was late when I arrived, so I cut the ride short by taking a right after Sugar City. Looking forward to coming back and doing the whole park.
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El Corte Madera Open Space Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Portola Valley, CA
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Jul 18, 2021 |
El Corte Madera Open Space Loop
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Portola Valley, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 18, 2021 |
Notes:
8 mi — 2h 12m
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Awesome trail! I'm a newer rider but was able to do the loop with only one minor wipe-out that's barely worth mentioning. The climb out is no joke.
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Arastradero Loop
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Easy/Intermediate
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Ladera, CA
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Jul 18, 2021 |
Arastradero Loop
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Ladera, CA
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Easy/Intermediate
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Jul 18, 2021 |
Notes:
6.3 mi — 1h 10m
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Lots of gravel to grind through. Navigating the trails can be difficult for a first timer, the signs were confusing to me. Nice break at the vista.
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China Camp State Park Loop
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Intermediate
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Santa Venetia, CA
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Jul 17, 2021 |
China Camp State Park Loop
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Santa Venetia, CA
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Intermediate
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Jul 17, 2021 |
Notes:
9.8 mi — 1h 22m
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Nice medium trail, nothing too technical or fast. Was very busy right at the start but after the climb everyone spread out. Watch for hikers.
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Courdet Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Pleasanton, CA
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Jul 7, 2021 |
Courdet Trail
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Pleasanton, CA
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Jul 7, 2021 |
Notes:
14.3 mi — 1h 59m
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Awesome decent after doing some singletrack on the ridge. I typically climb Longview and return down this way. Nothing technical. Watch for hikers
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