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At the top of the first ridge on Coit Road (around 2400 feet), I note a spur road leading to a look-off that is not on my map.

05877-coit-road-lookoff-road-800px.jpg My second and last morning at Pacheco Camp.ThumbnailsView from the look-off just off Coit Road.My second and last morning at Pacheco Camp.ThumbnailsView from the look-off just off Coit Road.My second and last morning at Pacheco Camp.ThumbnailsView from the look-off just off Coit Road.My second and last morning at Pacheco Camp.ThumbnailsView from the look-off just off Coit Road.My second and last morning at Pacheco Camp.ThumbnailsView from the look-off just off Coit Road.

The ride up Coit Road from Pacheco Camp to the first ridge has passed surprisingly well (about 700 feet elevation gain in 1.5 miles). I pedalled most of it, except for a short stretch where it seemed easier to walk.

The little road to the look-off appears to be well-used, so I'll go see why.