"Couch Canyon": Challenging single track trail, best done "counter-clockwise" as it is in the Sea otter Classic. Descent can be ridden by most riders with care. Ascents are easy to moderate. This loop is a good technical exercise as speed is increased and a good workout at any speed. From a height of around 850 feet, it descends to 500 feet before cresting a ridge at 650 feet, descending to 500 feet, cresting another ridge at 650, descending again to 560 feet before toping out at 810 feet and joining Guidotti Rd. Bicycle speeds are 15 to 20 mph on descent and 4 to 10 mph on ascent.
Black Diamond Multiuse trail. Bi-directional use: Bicycle>Foot>Horse
| Start | Finish | Elevation loss (ft) | Elevation Gain (ft) | Average Slope (%) | Maximum Slope (%) |
| Skyline Rd | Guidotti Rd | 1017 | 980 | 8 |
Segments
| Segment start | Segment finish |
Distance (mi) |
Total Distance (mi) |
Comments |
| Skyline Rd | Spur to Laguna Seca Camp |
0.92 |
0.92 | Rutted descent from ridge |
| Spur to Laguna Seca Camp | 48 (west entrance) |
0.34 |
1.26 | Moderate descent, watch ditch crossing just below the Laguna Seca fence |
| 48 (west entrance) | 48 (east entrance) |
1.11 |
2.37 | Steep, rutted descent, moderate climb |
| 48 (east entrance) | Guidotti Rd |
2.59 |
4.96 | Moderate descent, moderate climb |
Pictures
© Nick Mackenzie 2001-2002
Updated 10/30/06 12:16:18