16.3 miles
Distance
1,219 ft
Climb
-1,219 ft
Descent
1 mile
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Race course lap for the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde.

Detailed Description
12 Hours of Mesa Verde Lap is a 16 mile less popular intermediate race route located near Cortez Colorado. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,219 ft with a max elevation of 6,618 ft then descends -1,219 ft.
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Trails in Route

Coco Race1 mile
Lemon Head4 miles
Bob's Loop1,161 ft
Abajo3,907 ft
Stinky Spring Loop5 miles
Rib Cage3,632 ft
Here For More1 mile

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  • Race Course
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Lap mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    6,279 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,298 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,296 ft
  • Grade max
    -34.3%
  • Grade min
    18.1%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Lemon Head
May 10, 2025 @ 11:54am
May 10, 2025
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Abajo
May 9, 2025 @ 3:18pm
May 9, 2025
Here For More
May 9, 2025 @ 3:18pm
May 9, 2025
Rib Cage
May 9, 2025 @ 3:18pm
May 9, 2025
Stinky Spring Loop
May 9, 2025 @ 3:18pm
May 9, 2025
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