16.5 miles
Distance
1,343 ft
Climb
-1,341 ft
Descent
2,945 ft
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Palo Duro Marathon 2023. Nov 11. Laps 1 and 2 (3rd lap will take a left at the 2way section onto GSL)

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2023 Palo Duro Marathon Laps 1 & 2 is a 16 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Canyon Texas. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,343 ft with a max elevation of 2,945 ft then descends -1,341 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 2023 Palo Duro Marathon Laps 1 & 2 mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    2,781 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,790 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,792 ft
  • Grade max
    -24.5%
  • Grade min
    33.1%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    6 miles
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