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Palomar mountain loop

Cycling route in Valley Center, California, United States

clockwise loop start from taco shop. climb south grade. bring at least 39*27 76 is somewhat sketchy (I think) takes about 1.5-2 hours from shop to top of climb.
73.8 km
Distance
1,586 m
Ascent
1,586 m
Descent
Nate Harrison grade/ south grade Palomar loop

Cycling route in Valley Center, California, United States

I parked & started at the taco shop. Recommend Riding the loop clockwise. Nate Harrison is hard pack sand/ gravel. Perfect for cross bike. Might be ride-able on road bike, but some chunks will suck. Bring your climbing gears. a 39*28 was brutal. Didn't see a car for 2.25 hours of nate…
47.3 km
Distance
1,475 m
Ascent
1,478 m
Descent
un tested loop

Cycling route in Valley Center, California, United States

untried loop see notes about nate harrison grade road on my other ride
95.4 km
Distance
1,810 m
Ascent
1,810 m
Descent
palomar 2.5 hr loop

Cycling route in Valley Center, California, United States

start at casino. ride up to s grade road (as far as you want) U turn, descend, then south on S6. from there there is some climbing, but not too much (in comparison) Shoulder is not always there, and traffic is 55mph Great on a cross bike, since can use gravel shoulder when needed ride end…
50.1 km
Distance
968 m
Ascent
1,029 m
Descent
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