5.8 hr
Overview
The Paradise Royale Loop is best ridden clockwise to take advantage of a long, flowy descent on the east side of the loop. <br><br>From Tolkan Campground, ride north hugging the contours on a gradual rolling descent to Bear Creek. Cross the bridge and then settle into a demanding climb (nicknamed Fools Paradise). This portion of the ride reveals the rugged Lost Coast landscape as it travels through big, dense forest with extremely steep side slopes, exposure and very narrow trail. <br><br>Your reward after such a challenging section of trail is an exciting, flowy descent. For many, it's the highlight of the loop with a descent that seems to go on for eternity!<br> <br>As the descent begins to level out, you'll pass an intersection that connects to the Pacific Rim trail. Continue straight to finish the downhill and cross another bridge over Bear Creek . From there, pedal up a moderate climb out of the valley. The route parallels the road as it turns north for the final stretch to Tolkan Campground.
Trail Stats
18.6 km
679 m
771 m
383 m
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Photos
Paradise Royale Mountain Bike Trail.
Paradise Royale Mountain Bike Trail.
Fun ride. Watch for bugs...
Fun ride. Watch for bugs...
Tolkan Campground offers a surreal experience in age-old woodlands.
Tolkan Campground offers a surreal experience in age-old woodlands.
Cross the river using the stones on the right.
Cross the river using the stones on the right.
Typical downhill section
Typical downhill section
A lot of work has been done on these trails, and they are a delight.
A lot of work has been done on these trails, and they are a delight.
About to ford Bear Creek
About to ford Bear Creek
Check out this pool of freshwater hosting numerous California Newts near the 3/4 mark of the Paradise Royale Loop.
Check out this pool of freshwater hosting numerous California Newts near the 3/4 mark of the Paradise Royale Loop.
Riding the ridge along the high point of the Paradise Royale loop.
Riding the ridge along the high point of the Paradise Royale loop.
Big trees and steep slopes are part of what make the Paradise Royale trails an amazing experience.
Big trees and steep slopes are part of what make the Paradise Royale trails an amazing experience.
Starting the big climb up on the north end of the Paradise Royale Loop.
Starting the big climb up on the north end of the Paradise Royale Loop.
Take a detour on the Tolkan Bike Park jumps near the campground along the Paradise Royale trail.
Take a detour on the Tolkan Bike Park jumps near the campground along the Paradise Royale trail.
Cruising through madrone trees on the Paradise Royale Loop.
Cruising through madrone trees on the Paradise Royale Loop.