Peters Creek Trail – Tree Farm Trail loop from Los Trancos Woods

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Peters Creek Trail – Tree Farm Trail loop from Los Trancos Woods

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Peters Creek Trail – Tree Farm Trail loop from Los Trancos Woods

05:12

40.5km

1,290m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 33.8 km for 630 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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Highlight • Lake

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