Great Western Loop

Adapted from TCSD (http://www.triclubsandiego.org/)

Mileage: 40.0

Location: East County

Climb Elevation: 4,846 ft

Difficulty (1-10): 7 - Intermediate to Advanced
Terrain: Steep Hills, Rolling Hills
Traffic (1-10): 3 - Minor

Description: This route consists of numerous hills and steep climbs. The final five miles is a long and fast descent. Stop at the country store for a break just past mile 20.

Route Slip:

Start Point: 4800 Sloane CanyonRoad (East County)
0.00 mi Start at Sloan Canyon Rd
0.00 mi Go straight (NNW) 0.12 mi on Sloan Canyon Rd
0.12 mi Turn left (W) 2.33 mi on to Dehesa Rd
2.45 mi Turn left (SSW) 4.33 mi on to Willow Glen Dr
6.78 mi Turn left (SE) 0.51 mi on to Steele Canyon Rd
7.29 mi Turn left (E) 3.03 mi on to Jamul Dr
10.32 mi Turn left (ENE) 3.53 mi on to Lyons Valley Rd
13.86 mi Turn right (ESE) 3.37 mi on Lyons Valley Rd
17.22 mi Turn right (NE) 9.90 mi on Lyons Valley Rd
27.12 mi Turn left (W) 0.03 mi on Lyons Valley Rd
27.15 mi Bear left (W) 1.87 mi on to Japatul Rd
29.01 mi Turn right (WNW) 5.16 mi on Japatul Rd
34.17 mi Bear left (W) 1.16 mi on to Dehesa Rd
35.33 mi Bear left (W) 0.57 mi on to
35.90 mi Bear left (SW) 3.12 mi on to Dehesa Rd
39.02 mi Turn left (SSW) 0.89 mi on Dehesa Rd
39.91 mi Turn left (SSE) 0.13 mi on to Sloan Canyon Rd
40.04 mi Finish at Sloan Canyon Rd

Map & Elevation:

Pics:

Brent and me at the start, huddling to keep warm.

It was chilly that morning!

Up "da Climb" on the Western. Like my wrist warmers? New fashion statement.