Wilder Ranch (Intermediate / 16 miles / 2200 ft / C pace)
Details
Join us for an extended Wilder Ranch ride featuring scenic climbs, standard coastal singletrack, and plenty of fun, rooty features!
Schedule & Logistics
- Meet Up: 9:20 AM @ Wilder Ranch Main Parking Lot
- Wheels Roll: 9:30 AM sharp
- Pace: C+. I will be on an eMTB riding analog-friendly pace. We will take it easy on the climbs and regroup at every major trail intersection.
The Route
We’ll head up and clear the classic Wilder loop before tackling a bit more climbing to grab some fun, flowy singletrack back to the coast.
- Engelsman -> Old Cabin -> Eucalyptus -> Enchanted Loop
- Climb Eucalyptus / Chinquapin fire road toward Twin Gates
- Descend back to the coast via the fun singletracks running alongside Long Meadow fire road
- Final Engelsman descent back to the parking lot
Difficulty
- Skills: Intermediate. Expect a fair amount of roots, including a few optional/unavoidable root drops up to 1.5 feet tall. Most trails feature moderate, manageable grades.
- Fitness: Adv-Intermediate. Expect a long fire road grind under the blazing sun.
What to Bring
- Helmet (mandatory)
- A well-maintained mountain bike
- Plenty of water and snacks
- Trailside repair tools (tubes, pump, multi-tool)
WCMB Members Only: For liability reasons, guest riders are not permitted on this ride. If you have a friend who wants to come along, please have them officially join the WCMB group page prior to RSVPing. Thank you for helping us keep things safe and official!
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