The ride includes a tricky descent down Grimes Canyon. You also get a nice ride through the citrus orchards near Fillmore.
The Balcom Canyon Wall is a 20% climb. It may even peak at 22%, but it is hard to tell when you are working so hard. The climb is spectacular. At the beginning of the climb, the narrow canyon opens up to give you a view of the entire climb. It is an intimidating view.
Start at the Bank of America parking lot.
| Mile | Distance | Turn | Direction | Street | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | L | N | Wilbur Rd. | |
| 0.7 | 5.0 | L | N | Moorpark Rd. | Descent down Norwegian Grade is narrow and curvy |
| 5.7 | 2.0 | R | N | Moorpark Rd. | |
| 7.7 | 0.5 | L | W | Tierra Rejada | |
| 8.2 | 2.0 | R | N | Spring Rd. | |
| 10.2 | 1.8 | L | W | High St. | |
| 12.0 | 8.8 | R | N | Broadway (Hwy 23) | Careful: Steep descent down Grimes Canyon |
| 20.8 | 1.3 | L | W | Bardsdale Rd. | Turn left when 23 turns sharp right. Good regroup spot. |
| 22.1 | 0.5 | L | S | Sespe Rd. | |
| 22.6 | 2.8 | R | W | South Mountain Rd. | |
| 24.4 | 3.8 | L | N | Balcom Canyon Rd. | 20% climb! Regroup at top. |
| 28.2 | 1.1 | L | E | Balcom Canyon Rd. | |
| 29.3 | 4.5 | L | E | Stockton Rd. | |
| 33.8 | 4.9 | L | E | Broadway Rd. | Becomes Hwy 23 |
| 38.7 | 0.5 | L | E | High St. | |
| 39.2 | 2.2 | R | S | Spring St. | Regroup at the liquor store near corner of High and Spring. |
| 41.4 | 0.5 | L | E | Tierra Rejada | |
| 41.9 | 2.0 | R | S | Moorpark Rd. | Alternative to climbing Norwegian Grade (adds 7.7 miles):
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| 43.9 | 5.0 | L | E | Moorpark Rd. | Caution: Climb up Norwegian Grade is narrow and curvy |
| 48.9 | 0.7 | R | W | Wilbur Rd. | |
| 49.6 | done | R | W | Bank of America parking lot |