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18.6 miles
Distance
2,859 ft
Climb
-2,865 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-6 ft
Altitude change
4,926 ft
Altitude min
5,882 ft
Altitude start
5,876 ft
Altitude end
-45.6%
Grade max
37.6%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
This is an e-bike preferred route, although it is used by both mt bikes and motos. It is mostly single track featuring 2nd Thoughts and The Butterknife trails.
It also includes Canyon View, Rollover Ridge, and Quad Rocker and 6 more named segments.
No repeats. Several options for shortening the ride.
99% paved access. Park at BLM's Third Flats Trailhead lot. Toilets. No water.
Detailed Description
A+ Butterknife Loop is a 19 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Grand Junction Colorado. This e-bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 2,859 ft with a max elevation of 6,417 ft then descends -2,865 ft.
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Stats
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Distance19 miles
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Avg time1 hr 42 min
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Altitude change-6 ft
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Altitude min4,926 ft
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Altitude start5,882 ft
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Altitude end5,876 ft
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Climb2,859 ft
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Descent-2,865 ft
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Grade max-45.6%
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Grade min37.6%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 2 miles | |||||
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| 3,369 ft | |||||
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Primary ActivityE-Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Butterknife Trail | A Colorado Hidden Gem You’ve Probably Missed
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UNP MUSIC - Twist-n-Shout - Adaptive MTB - Lunch Loops, Grand Junction, CO
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