Ladera Ridge

Ladera Ridge is a short mountain biking route in California, about 0.7 miles from the town of Ladera Ranch. The climb is easy, with a low point of 814 feet and a high of 900 feet, and it covers about 1.3 miles out and back. The entire trip adds up to an elevation gain of about 88 feet, so it's a gentle ride with little climbing to plan for. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 84°F, while July and August average in the upper 80s. That station sits about 360 feet lower than the route's high point, so temperatures on the ridge run a little cooler. Other options sit close by. Sprocket is 0.2 miles away for more mountain biking, and Backdraft Trail and Las Flores Ridge are hiking routes within a mile. For an overnight stay, Doheny State Beach Campground is about 8.6 miles off.