Cement Plant and Taft Dirt

Follow just over 30 miles of shady dirt trails and gravel roads for more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain along this popular route. Pass through the Laporte neighborhood, cross Highway 287 and wrap around Ten Bears Winery before arriving at the cement plant. From there, head north on Taft for a short distance to another dirt road going east, before ultimately riding back to town.

RATING: Easy  
Length: 31 miles
Paved: 30% 
Elevation change: 1,050 feet

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