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San Rafael Valley
Cycling Route
Details
62.2 mi
4,665 ft
The San Rafael Valley will wow you as will the Patagonia Mountains and Canelo Hills. The San Rafael Natural Area is home to the largest remaining natural grassland in the Southwest.
This ride is not for the novice or inexperienced. The terrain is challenging, the area very isolated and there are no services. There is a bailout at mile 25.8 that will cut the ride to 42.5 miles if you turn north on Patagonia-San Rafael Rd (Forest Road 813). Follow it to San Rafael Valley Rd, turn left and continue north rejoining the original route at about mile 54. This shaves 20 miles and almost 1700 ft of elevation from the ride.
This ride is not for the novice or inexperienced. The terrain is challenging, the area very isolated and there are no services. There is a bailout at mile 25.8 that will cut the ride to 42.5 miles if you turn north on Patagonia-San Rafael Rd (Forest Road 813). Follow it to San Rafael Valley Rd, turn left and continue north rejoining the original route at about mile 54. This shaves 20 miles and almost 1700 ft of elevation from the ride.
Created By
Sun & Spokes Bicycle Shop
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle Cyn sb | 1.78 mi | 105 ft | 1.1% |
| Stinger #1 | 0.74 mi | 180 ft | 4.4% |
| Stinger #2 | 1.06 mi | 289 ft | 5.1% |
| climb to duquesne rd | 5.32 mi | 768 ft | 2.7% |
| Harshaw Road Climb | 1.13 mi | 325 ft | 5.4% |
| Harshaw Road Climb | 0.72 mi | 266 ft | 7.0% |
| Harshaw Descent | 5.79 mi | -853 ft | -2.8% |
| San Rafael hill Climb | 1.35 mi | 289 ft | 4.0% |
| patagonia speedway | 3.42 mi | -187 ft | -1.0% |
| Canelo Pass Rd Climb | 1.74 mi | 322 ft | 3.5% |