12.1 miles
Distance
1,651 ft
Climb
-1,634 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
16 ft
Altitude change
7,848 ft
Altitude min
7,973 ft
Altitude start
7,989 ft
Altitude end
-34.5%
Grade max
36.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Madison Biting Goats NICA Practice Loop

Detailed Description
38 Special Loop is a 12 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Alta Wyoming. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,651 ft with a max elevation of 9,021 ft then descends -1,634 ft.

Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Altitude min
    7,848 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,973 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,989 ft
  • Climb
    1,651 ft
  • Descent
    -1,634 ft
  • Grade max
    -34.5%
  • Grade min
    36.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Rocky Mountain Way1 mile
38 Special4 miles
Peaked2 miles
Yada4,373 ft
yada, yada4,524 ft
yada, yada,yada1 mile
Double-dipper1,270 ft

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    Rocky Mountain Way
    Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:05am (America/Denver)
    Jun 4, 2026
    Yada
    Sep 27, 2025 @ 9:28am (America/Boise)
    Sep 27, 2025
    Double-dipper
    Aug 2, 2025 @ 7:49am
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    38 Special
    Jun 28, 2025 @ 11:22am
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    Jun 28, 2025
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