9.7 miles
Distance
2,249 ft
Climb
-2,287 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
This is a figure 8 around Alta, hitting many of the best trails.
Detailed Description
Alta Figure 8 is a 10 mile popular expert route located near Alta Utah. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 2,249 ft with a max elevation of 10,478 ft then descends -2,287 ft.
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Trails in Route
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Avg time4 hr 22 min
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Altitude min8,612 ft
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Altitude start8,767 ft
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Altitude end8,730 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-73.6%
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Grade min57.4%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat3,701 ft
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YOU CAN BIKE THIS? | Catherine Pass, UT MTB
trail: Catherine Pass (Alta)
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Go-Ride.com making It Reign Giant Bicycles
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Apr 24, 2015
Scott and Krispy rip Catherine's Pass on their Giant Reign Advanced and Reign 2
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