Loop 5
8.6 mi
Distance
942 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 20m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Loop 5 is a loop trail in Placer County, California. It is 8.6 miles long and gains 942 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Alta, California, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,544 ft |
| High point | 2.8 mi | 1,637 ft |
| End | 8.6 mi | 1,544 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Alta, CA · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Placer County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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