High traverse from Barloy Canyon Road to the large vernal pool next to Machine Gun Flats. Be careful not to get lost onto two unmarked trails at the Trail 16/15 intersection. This is a good alternative to trails 14 and 15 for those interested in entering this sector from Barloy Canyon Rd. Descending bicycles approach 20 mph. Ascending bicycles will average 6 to 10 mph.
Blue Circle Multiuse road. Bi-directional use: Bicycle>Horse>Foot
| Start | Finish | Elevation loss (ft) | Elevation Gain (ft) | Average Slope (%) | Maximum Slope (%) |
| 56 | Barloy Canyon Rd | 102 | 17 | 3 |
Segments from Barloy Canyon Rd up to Trail 56
| Segment start | Segment finish |
Distance (mi) |
Total Distance (mi) |
Comments |
| Barloy Canyon Rd | 15 |
0.20 |
0.20 |
Long stretch of soft sand (on Army Property) |
| 15 | 15 |
0.02 |
0.22 |
15 joined here, Stretches of soft sand |
| 15 | 19 |
0.29 |
0.51 |
Mostly firm with stretches of soft sand |
| 19 | 57 | 0.06 | 0.57 | Mostly firm with stretches of soft sand |
| 57 | 56 | 0.22 | 0.79 | Mostly firm with stretches of soft sand |
Pictures:
© Nick Mackenzie 2001-2002
Updated 10/30/06 12:16:18