15.0 miles
Distance
2,161 ft
Climb
-2,152 ft
Descent
2,058 ft
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
885 ft
Altitude min
984 ft
Altitude start
994 ft
Altitude end
-77%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
3,501 ft
Distance flat

Easy 20k loop for a quick ride. Note -- Ocean View "summit" is not really on top of anything, not much to see there...

Detailed Description
Gazos_Middle-Ridge_Loop is a 15 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Boulder Creek California. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,161 ft with a max elevation of 2,058 ft then descends -2,152 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Mar 31, 2025)

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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 14 min
  • Altitude min
    885 ft
  • Altitude start
    984 ft
  • Altitude end
    994 ft
  • Climb
    2,161 ft
  • Descent
    -2,152 ft
  • Grade max
    -77%
  • Grade min
    25.3%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,501 ft

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Johansen Road
    Mar 31, 2025 @ 8:50am
    Mar 31, 2025
    		Wet but holding up well. A few muddy spots. Some big trees on the ground requiring maneuver ing to get through
    Middle Ridge Road
    Dec 4, 2023 @ 4:09pm
    Dec 4, 2023
    		The section of road between Butano Rd (at the North end), south to the junction at elevation 2044 is mislabeled here. It's not Middle Ridge rd, but rather Johansen. The northern-most end of Middle Ridge begins at the jct at elev. 2044, and goes south to the jct w/Gazos Crk Rd. This is per the official state parks map at https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/540/files/BBRSP_WebMap_17x11.pdf
    Gazos Creek Road
    Oct 3, 2022 @ 7:45am
    Oct 3, 2022
    		The road is open and in good condition. Nice way to survey the forest’s recovery from wildfire.
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