Dos Ranchos Loop

Total Kilometers
11.1

Elevation

85.53 m

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Overview

This trail begins off Highway 1 and connects to Dos Ranchos Road approximately six miles in. Initially, it offers a well-maintained and frequently traveled path, but after about a mile, it transitions into a less-used sandy route. Passing by remnants of an old ranch, the road reflects its history as an off-road racecourse, featuring 18-inch whoops and deeply bedded corners. The final stretch introduces more technical terrain, with areas of exposed hard rock requiring careful wheel placement or the use of bypass routes. Highlights include a single river crossing and a half-mile section of loose sand about six inches deep before the trail reconnects with Dos Ranchos Road heading towards the coast.

Photos of Dos Ranchos Loop

Dos Ranchos Loop
Dos Ranchos Loop

Difficulty

This route includes a few sections where 4WD may be necessary, even in dry conditions. Challenges include a stretch of deep sand, and an off-camber section with loose rock, and some tricky rain ruts.

Technical Rating

2

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