3.4 hr
Overview
This ride combines a number of trails to create a good tour of the ranch. From the visitor center, head uphill through the gate following signs for the Manzanita Trail. Follow the Manzanita Trail up then down to the junction with the Valley View Trail. Start your climb uphill on the Valley View Trail but make a quick sharp left onto the Cut-Off Trail. Follow the Cut-Off up to the ridge then over and down the west side of the ranch until you are right next to Hwy 101. <br><br>After a short climb, locate the Red Tail Trail and use that to regain the ridge. Just across the gravel road, you'll find the Solomon Trail and you can begin your descent back to the car. When the Solomon Trail hits East La Cuesta Trail, you can fill up on water at the jug before you take a left and continue heading downhill. <br><br>If you have the energy with the visitor center in sight, take a right and do the Dinosaur Loop Trail before you call it a day. Don't forget to sign out before you get in your car.
Trail Stats
11.8 km
255 m
376 m
243 m
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Photos
This is the most up-to-date map of the Los Flores Ranch trail system.
This is the most up-to-date map of the Los Flores Ranch trail system.
Coming down Cutoff
Coming down Cutoff
Climbing to the top of the Red Tail Trail.
Climbing to the top of the Red Tail Trail.
Riding up Cut Off trail
Riding up Cut Off trail
Regrouping on Ridgetop Twilight Ride 7/13/19
Regrouping on Ridgetop Twilight Ride 7/13/19
View from top of Solomon trail
View from top of Solomon trail
Easy cruising down the Solomon Trail.
Easy cruising down the Solomon Trail.
Riding up Solomon
Riding up Solomon
Top of cutoff trail during Twilight ride 7/13/19
Top of cutoff trail during Twilight ride 7/13/19
Hawk near Ridge top trail
Hawk near Ridge top trail
Riding on Red Tail Trail
Riding on Red Tail Trail
Start of twilight ride 7/13/19
Start of twilight ride 7/13/19