3.9 miles
Distance
521 ft
Climb
-531 ft
Descent
1,448 ft
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
973 ft
Altitude min
1,274 ft
Altitude start
1,263 ft
Altitude end
-69.3%
Grade max
29.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,278 ft
Distance flat

nice quick loop with a good warm up, some downhill tech, and some climbing. water available in the horse arena and at the bathrooms. enjoy

Detailed Description
sequoia, castle, sunset loop is a 4 mile popular intermediate route located near Oakland California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 521 ft with a max elevation of 1,448 ft then descends -531 ft.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 1, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    50 min 17 sec
  • Altitude min
    973 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,274 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,263 ft
  • Climb
    521 ft
  • Descent
    -531 ft
  • Grade max
    -69.3%
  • Grade min
    29.1%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    3,278 ft

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  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    1
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