D-Loop #6

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I enjoy the downhill of Stanley Canyon on the south western part of Falcon. Loads of turns keep you on your toes and make you work to keep your speed.

15.7 miles
Distance
1,600 ft
Climb
-1,601 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
Do not try to ride on game day.

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Start at the trailhead north of the stadium off of Academy Drive. Ride south (clockwise) onto Falcon Trail until the first road crossing, Rd. 402. Then leave Falcon Trail by turning left (east) towards the stadium. You'll cut through the stadium parking lot heading east towards Stadium Blvd. You should be on pavement until the main road. ***There is constructions as of 3 July 23 near the stadium, so route keeps you in the parking lots*** The big blue lot signs will signal an entrance to the grassy areas.

Cross Stadium Blvd. to an unnamed, dirt maintenance road. Follow this east and north around "Non-Potable Reservoir #1" to Husted Rd. Turn left (west) and this will turn back to pavement. Cross Stadium Blvd. onto Academy Dr. to climb towards the starting trailhead. Turn right onto a dirt access road heading north that will access Falcon Trail. ***Yes, there is a quicker option but there is an off limits sign for the golf course, so you can pedal a little bit extra.***

Turn right onto Falcon Trail to complete the loop counter clockwise.

At the bottom of the Stanley Canyon descent, there are two options: Black (more difficult) to the left and the other one. You'll take the more difficult as the other trail does not exist for this course.

Continue on Falcon until you reach the starting trailhead and you're done.