2.4 hr
Overview
This loop is mostly wide fire road with a few short sections of steep hill. Because it is so close to the neighbourhood it's easy to drop by early in the morning before work or in the evening to run some laps. The riding is varied from narrow singletrack with switchback to wide hilly sections. Some sections do have loose rocks so watch out.<br><br>The highlight of the route is the terrain park at the far end. Not steep enough to catch big air but you can definitely do jumps and tricks on it.<br><br>Most of the route is exposed so don't forget to pack some water on a hot day. Watch out for hikers.
Trail Stats
8.3 km
190 m
230 m
89 m
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Photos
The trail winds up the hill after passing the Arastradero Lake.
The trail winds up the hill after passing the Arastradero Lake.
The trail descends through this part of the preserve as the Bonus Hill Trail, the small dirt track, breaks off to the right.
The trail descends through this part of the preserve as the Bonus Hill Trail, the small dirt track, breaks off to the right.
As the trail descends to the lake, the trail returns to an old road that is deteriorating.
As the trail descends to the lake, the trail returns to an old road that is deteriorating.
The trail is crushed gravel as it works its way up from the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail.
The trail is crushed gravel as it works its way up from the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail.
Two mountain bike riders take a break in the shade of the tree as they enjoy the view.
Two mountain bike riders take a break in the shade of the tree as they enjoy the view.
Mini terrain park
Mini terrain park
Wide open trail by a small lake. On Arastradero
Wide open trail by a small lake. On Arastradero
The trail is a singletrack gravel path that leads out to Vista Point. There is a picnic table just off the trail for people wanting to grab a bite to eat.
The trail is a singletrack gravel path that leads out to Vista Point. There is a picnic table just off the trail for people wanting to grab a bite to eat.
After the start looking back towards the Arastradero Loop trailhead.
After the start looking back towards the Arastradero Loop trailhead.
Riding a tandem bicycle in Arastradero Preserve.
Riding a tandem bicycle in Arastradero Preserve.
A mountain biker heads off to the Bowl Loop Trail Alternative after completing Bowl Loop.
A mountain biker heads off to the Bowl Loop Trail Alternative after completing Bowl Loop.
The view from the top of the Arastradero Loop!! After here its down hill, watch for peds and horses!
The view from the top of the Arastradero Loop!! After here its down hill, watch for peds and horses!
It's getting dark, the park comes alive!
It's getting dark, the park comes alive!