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Borrego Springs / Julian Loop |
| Distance: | 72 miles | | Type: | loop | | Terrain: | serious hill climbs & descents
| | Vertical +/-: | 7,000' | | Difficulty: | challenging - for the prepared rider
| Not for the casual rider, this loop will give you not only a serious workout, but a chance to experience a wide range of ecosystems and beautiful terrain. The only services available are in the towns of Borrego Springs and Julian – you're on your own in-between.

Route Details Mile | Directions | For | 0.0 | Depart Borrego Springs on CR-S22 [Palm Canyon Dr] (West) | 1.3 mi | 1.3 | Turn LEFT (South) onto CR-S22 [Montezuma Valley Rd] | 17.3 mi | 18.6 | At CR-S22, stay on CR-S22 [Montezuma Valley Rd] (West) | 131 yds | 18.7 | Turn RIGHT (North-West) onto CR-S2 [San Felipe Rd] | 4.7 mi | 23.4 | Turn LEFT (South-West) onto SR-79 | 11.4 mi | 34.8 | Turn RIGHT (West) onto SR-78 [Julian Rd] | 87 yds | 34.8 | At Santa Ysabel, return East on SR-78 [Julian Rd] | 6.7 mi | 41.5 | Turn RIGHT (South-East) onto SR-78 [SR-79] | 54 yds | 41.6 | At Julian, stay on SR-78 [SR-79] (South-East) | 18.6 mi | 60.2 | Turn LEFT (North) onto CR-S3 [Yaqui Pass Rd] | 6.9 mi | 67.1 | Turn LEFT (West) onto CR-S3 [Borrego Springs Rd] | 5.3 mi | 72.4 | At roundabout, take the FIFTH exit onto CR-S22 [Palm Canyon Dr] | 0.3 mi | 72.7 | Arrive Borrego Springs | END | |