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Grant Ranch/Antler Point

Location: San Jose, California
Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: Dirt Road 100%
Distance: 11.00 miles (17.70 KM)
Duration: 1 - 2 Hours
Elevation Gain: 1400 Feet (427 Meters)
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Beginners
User Density: not specified.

Ride Summary:
Loop on fire roads

Trail Description:
Cross HWY 130 and head to Grant Lake, stay left and take the Hall's Valley Trail.

-You will come to the junction with Canada de Pala Trail, take a left.

-The next junction is with Pala Seca Trail, here you will take a right and go up Pala Seca.

-Just under 5 miles into the ride you will come to a spur to the right, it's steep but man what a view. This is Antler Point.

-Head back to the trail and take a right. When you come to the line shack you want to bear to your left and descend to a stream crossing.

-You are now back on the Canada de Pala Trail, go on down, pass the intersection of Pala Seca and Hell's Valley. Keep on going tell you reach the Los Huecos Trail, make a right.

-Now just fly on down and make a left at Grant Lake. Back to the car and food.

How to get there:
From 101 or 280 take the Alum Rock turnoff and go 2 miles then take a right onto Mt. Hamilton Road/HWY 130. The park is about 8 miles down the road and on your right. There is a fee.

Additional Notes:
Helmet are required, water is available at the visitors center.