Start: 9am
25 miles & less than 650 feet of climbing
Leaving from the Valencia Town Center, the 25-mile route will follow the same path as both the 50- and 100-mile routes.
Riders will cruise along wide and open Soledad Canyon Road, until reaching Canyon Country. One mile past Sierra Highway, riders will face the steepest ascent of the route, a short 100-yard hill at 5-6%. On top of this climb, riders continue just down the road to Sand Canyon Road, turning right and flying downhill past Route 14 into one of Santa Clarita’s many equestrian areas.
A gentle slope greets cyclists for the next 3-miles, easily passing picturesque ranches and farms. After this lovely, tree-lined ascent, riders will reach the half-way point: Fire Station #123 and some much needed fuel and refreshment.
After resting, riders will return back down Sand Canyon Road, enjoying the wind in their hair as they fly along without pedaling. A left onto Soledad Canyon, and a short while later, another left onto Lost Canyon Road and entrance onto Santa Clarita’s beautiful river trail.
Riders stay on the trail all the way back to the Finish line, for a grand total of 26, well-earned miles!
