Caliente Ridge Trail

Overview

Great trail in March - April when the wildflowers are in bloom and the temperatures are still reasonable. From the end of the dirt road and parking area, it is a doubletrack for about 3 miles with some rolling hills. The singletrack starts at an old, dilapidated trailer. Several miles of hard pack dirt with a few sandy sections and 2-3 short, but steep climbs. The last 1/4 mile is a rocky, technical climb to an old WWII look out tower with views of the California Valley and Soda Lake to the east and Cuyama Valley to the west.<br>The road to the start of the trail may require a high clearance vehicle depending on road conditions. It's about a 3 mile warm up climb on your bike if you park at Selby Campground.

Trail Stats

Duration
4.3 hr
Length
14.0 km
Elevation Gain
489 m
High Point
1545 m
Low Point
1211 m
Grade
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Tags

Doubletrack