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Grant Ranch Loop

Nearby Town: San Jose, California
Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: not specified
Distance: 10.00 miles (16.09 KM)
Duration: 1 - 2 Hours
Elevation Gain: 1000 Feet (305 Meters)
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.



Ride Summary:
Loop on sometimes narrow fire roads.

Trail Description:
Head right out of the visitors center and go down the Hotel Trail.

-A little over 1 mile down you come to a corral, from here you start to climb to Eagle Lake.

-At Eagle Lake take a left onto the Foothill Pine Trail.

-The next intersection take a left onto Bonhoff Trail.

-After another climb drop on down, cross a cattleguard, and cross HWY 130.

-Go through a gate and onto Canada de Pala Trail.

**********STOP CRYING YOUR STILL ALIVE*********

-At the next intersection you should hit Los Huecos Trail. Now drop on down and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

-At Grant Lake take a left and head back home.

How to get there:
From 101 or 280 southbound take the Alum Rock turnoff. About 2 miles down turn right onto Mt. Hamilton/HWY 130. The park is 8 miles down on your right.

Additional Notes:
Water at the visitor center, helmets required, don't forget to close the gates.


Posted by: XghostriderrX on 8/21/2006
good for begginers makes sure get a map when first time riding.


Posted by: T.O. JOE on 7/25/2006
I rode this trail recently. Wasn't too much fun. Some ascents become hike-a-bike because of loose dirt. Try this trail only when the weather is cool. Saw wild boar and deer. The descent is fun, but getting there is quite boring. If you need some alone time for some soul searching, this is the trail. Very dry, desolate, and not much to look at.


Posted by: Nuckz23 on 8/6/2004
This trail is very dry and desolate. There isn't much there.




 



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