Romero Canyon Loop
A great loop ride in the outskirts of Santa Barbara.
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 437 m
- Descent
- 437 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 269 m
- High Point
- 702 m
- Gradient
- 10˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 269 m to the maximum altitude of 702 m, the route covers 9.2 km, 437 vertical metres of ascent and 437 vertical metres of descent.
Description
The descent down Romero Canyon is a full-on black diamond descent, with rowdy rock gardens, drops, and high-speed sections.
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.