Last updated: August 14, 2025
Thing to Do
Bike the Redondo Foothills Loop
NPS/Corey Lycopolus
The Redondo Foothills Loop is a moderately strenuous, 9.5-mile bike route beginning in the Cabin District. This ride features flowy descents, 771 feet of climbing, and great views of Valle Grande.
Starting at the Volcano Discovery Center, head south on El Cajete Trail. The first 1.5 miles are on a packed gravel road. Turn right at the Redondo Foothills Trail for a steep but graded climb. Once at the top, the trail turns into singletrack with great views of Valle Grande and its elk herds. Riders will be rewarded with a nice flowy descent to the backcountry road. From there, turn right to go back to the Volcano Discovery Center. The entire route is about 9.5 miles with 771 feet of climbing. You should be using a hardtail or full-suspension mountain bike.
Starting at the Volcano Discovery Center, head south on El Cajete Trail. The first 1.5 miles are on a packed gravel road. Turn right at the Redondo Foothills Trail for a steep but graded climb. Once at the top, the trail turns into singletrack with great views of Valle Grande and its elk herds. Riders will be rewarded with a nice flowy descent to the backcountry road. From there, turn right to go back to the Volcano Discovery Center. The entire route is about 9.5 miles with 771 feet of climbing. You should be using a hardtail or full-suspension mountain bike.
Details
Duration
2-3 Hours
Activity
Mountain Biking
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
Yes
Park entrance fees apply.
Location
Redondo Foothills Loop
This bike route begins at the Volcano Discovery Center in the Cabin District. The Volcano Discovery Center is a single-story log cabin with a large, covered front porch and a grassy front yard filled with benches and picnic tables.
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The Redondo Foothills Loop is a route containing gravel roads and narrow, natural surface trails with steep grades.