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1,549 ft
Distance
-101 ft
Descent
00:02:59
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
53 ft
Altitude min
155 ft
Altitude max
155 ft
Altitude start
52 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
1,283 ft
Distance down
00:02:59
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Bluff Cove Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rancho Palos Verdes
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #221743 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72520 in Trail Running
    • #37309 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Oceanside descent/climb. Out and back as no other way to ride out at the bottom.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 21, 2020 @ 8:44am
Nov 21, 2020
Busy with surfers otherwise great fun
Dec 15, 2018 @ 9:42am
Dec 15, 2018
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bluff Cove

        Where is Bluff Cove located?
        Bluff Cove is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States. It is part of the Rancho Palos Verdes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.79758, -118.40658.
        How hard is Bluff Cove?
        Bluff Cove is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Bluff Cove?
        The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 53 ft to 155 ft.
        Is Bluff Cove a point to point trail?
        Bluff Cove is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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