Lower Loop

Lower Loop is a mountain biking route of about 4.5 miles that runs out and back, with a total elevation gain of about 544 feet. The ride starts at a low point of about 922 feet and climbs to a high of about 1,378 feet. The trail sits within the PUC Demonstration and Experimental Forest, a non-governmental land unit in California. The route is rated hard. That makes it a challenge for riders looking for a longer, more technical ride. The climb is spread across the full length of the route. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Angwin put May highs around 73°F and October highs around 72°F, with only a few wet days in each month. Summer is hotter, with July highs averaging about 85°F, and winter brings more frequent rain. Jamie's Cryin, a mountain biking spot, is just 0.3 miles away. The Slackline Trail (Goat Track) is a hike about 0.7 miles off, and Mossy Rock, a climbing area, is about 0.9 miles away. Bell Canyon, another climbing area, lies about 1.8 miles from the route.