Latrobe Loop, Latrobe, CA.
This scenic route travels through the Cosumnes River canyon and across several creeks on lightly traveled dirt roads. The terrain on the dirt road goes from natural loose rock to hard pack with rock outcroppings, shallow to deep waterbars and is mosly rolling with a few grades. Since these dirt roads are traveled by motorized trafic this is one place you can MTB in the winter without screwing up the trail.
One look at the picture will show you that it's pretty wide open with no single track but for the experienced hammerhead you will find the full loop to be a nice workout when done fast and without stoping. For the less experienced this is a nice place to get familer with the dirt and to get into shape for some more serious trail riding.
Excuse the photo, it was taken with a disposable. The view is south bound on Michigan Bar Road ridding towards the Cosumnes River.
Rides originating at Miller's Hill School
From Hwy. 50 go south on Latrobe Road, at eight miles turn right to the school and park.
- Option #1: 14.2 miles out and back to Stone House Road.
Go right out of parking lot, stay to the left and follow dirt road downhill,
at 3.3 miles Michigan Bar and Latrobe Road will intersect,
go straight ahead on Latrobe Road,
at 7.1 miles you will come to Stone House Road, reverse ride back to school.
Option #2: 14.4 miles out and back to Cosumnes River.
Go right out of parking lot, stay to the left and follow dirt road downhill,
at 3.3 miles Michigan Bar and Latrobe Road will intersect,
turn left on Michigan Bar Road,
go right onto bridge at Cosumnes River, reverse ride back to school.
Option #3: 18.8 miles including option's 1, 2, Stone House and Jackson Roads.
Go right out of parking lot, stay to the left and follow dirt road downhill,
at 3.3 miles Michigan Bar and Latrobe Road will intersect,
go straight ahead on Latrobe Road,
at 7.1 miles turn left on Stone House Road,
at 8.6 miles turn left on Jackson Road,
at 11.5 miles turn Left on Michigan Bar Road,
go left over Cosumnes River,
at 15.5, the dead end, turn right back towards the school.
At Hwy 16 and Murieta Drive - convinence store with gas, phones, prepared food and a Taco Bell inside.
At Hwy 50 and Latrobe Blvd. / Eldorado Hills - all the above plus a major grocery store.
Click here for a Map of Latrobe.
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Stay tuned... more to come.
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