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Arastradero Loop

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  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Palo Alto
  5. Enid W. Pearson Arastradero Preserve
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“A wide fire road loop - don't forget to ride the little terrain park at the end! ”

Johnny Yip
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5.2

Miles

8.3

KM

30%

Singletrack

757' 231 m

High

292' 89 m

Low

624' 190 m

Up

622' 190 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

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ADA Accessible ADA parking is available in the parking lot, but access might be a bit tricky to the trail as the lop from the road drops off pretty steeply on the far side from the parking lot.

Overview

Easily accessible from the highway, this park offers some easy riding on dirt road with some hilly sections. Great for doing laps.

Description

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.

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.

Most of the route is exposed so don't forget to pack some water on a hot day. Watch out for hikers.

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Land Manager: City of Palo Alto, CA - Open Space and Preserves

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Johnny Yip with improvements by N G and 3 others
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  4.1 from 62 votes

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It's getting dark, the park comes alive!
Oct 12, 2016 near Ladera, CA
The view from the top of the Arastradero Loop!! After here its down hill, watch for peds and horses!
Oct 27, 2014 near Ladera, CA
A mountain biker heads off to the Bowl Loop Trail Alternative after completing Bowl Loop.
Mar 29, 2016 near Ladera, CA
Riding a tandem bicycle in Arastradero Preserve.
Mar 28, 2016 near Los Alt…, CA
After the start looking back towards the Arastradero Loop trailhead.
Oct 27, 2014 near Los Alt…, CA
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.
Mar 29, 2016 near Ladera, CA

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Mar 28, 2021
Ernie Paul
10.8mi — 2h 00m
Mar 8, 2021
Justin Ross
Fun ride. Some of the trails are one way, so you can't follow the recommended MTB track anymore. Good fun for people out of shape…like myself. 4mi — 9h 15m
Mar 8, 2021
Sergey Rotbart
Jan 30, 2021
Igor Shalar
5.5mi — 53h 45m
Jan 16, 2021
Eran Ambar
Nov 14, 2020
Kevin Beedon
Nov 5, 2020
Ok-hyun Son
Nov 1, 2020
Akaash T
5.2mi

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