6.7 miles
Distance
684 ft
Climb
-711 ft
Descent
3,614 ft
High Point
This loop combines the Upper 50 Year Trail with Middle Gate.
Detailed Description
50 Year/Middle Gate Loop is a 7 mile popular expert route located near Tucson Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 684 ft with a max elevation of 3,614 ft then descends -711 ft.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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More Stats for 50 Year/Middle Gate Loop mountain bike route
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Avg time2 hr 0 min
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Altitude change-28 ft
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Altitude min3,184 ft
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Altitude start3,259 ft
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Altitude end3,232 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-31.4%
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Grade min29.7%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat5,276 ft
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Apr 17, 2023
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