6.7 hr
Overview
The first part of the ride takes you through Rose Canyon. The second part of the ride takes you through San Clemente Canyon. The trail starts as a paved bike path. About 1 mile in, there is a dirt trail opening on the right. This part of the trail ride is parallel to the railroad tracks until the highway. <br><br>Cross the highway bridge and drop right onto the trail again. At this point, it's a wide dirt path but quickly narrows to singletrack. A creek crossing over a small bridge indicates you are in San Clemente Canyon, featuring mostly singletrack through tall Oaks and brush. There is plenty of Poison Oak in this area so be aware (leaves of three, let it be). <br><br>There is a very narrow singletrack crossing under the highway on the edge of a wash. From here, the trail takes you to Cobb, Kroc, and Biltmore trails - ride these on the return for some fast downhill. The trail ends at the east end of the canyon. Turn around, and get more whoops on the return trip!
Trail Stats
25.5 km
191 m
104 m
27 m
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Photos
Switchback.
Switchback.
Trailhead starts as paved bike path.
Trailhead starts as paved bike path.
Kroc Trail downhill singletrack.
Kroc Trail downhill singletrack.
Paved path to dirt trail entrance.
Paved path to dirt trail entrance.
Singletrack.
Singletrack.
Picnic area and toilets.
Picnic area and toilets.
Biltmore Trail - fast downhill.
Biltmore Trail - fast downhill.
Cobb trail - fast downhill.
Cobb trail - fast downhill.
Singletrack through the Oak trees.
Singletrack through the Oak trees.
Ride through the oaks.
Ride through the oaks.
Turn around point and back.
Turn around point and back.
Rose Canyon is scenic in its own way.
Rose Canyon is scenic in its own way.
Singletrack through the Oak trees.
Singletrack through the Oak trees.
Looking back at the steepest section of the Rose Canyon trail.
Looking back at the steepest section of the Rose Canyon trail.