7.6 miles
Distance
1,036 ft
Climb
-1,033 ft
Descent
1,709 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
1,056 ft
Altitude min
1,056 ft
Altitude start
1,060 ft
Altitude end
-43.4%
Grade max
43.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,514 ft
Distance flat

Easy to follow mtb loop in Ballinastoe woods

Detailed Description
Ballinastoe loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Roundwood. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 1,036 ft with a max elevation of 1,709 ft then descends -1,033 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 11 min
  • Altitude min
    1,056 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,056 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,060 ft
  • Climb
    1,036 ft
  • Descent
    -1,033 ft
  • Grade max
    -43.4%
  • Grade min
    43.6%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,514 ft

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Trails in Route

Access Road1 mile
Access Road1,535 ft
Zipper1 mile
Access Road666 ft
Bump & Grind4,537 ft
Access Road1,506 ft
Expressway4,524 ft
Access Road2,434 ft
Access Road1,194 ft
Access Road978 ft
Access Road433 ft
House Bound4,747 ft
Flatliner1,345 ft
Access Road180 ft
Home Run3,097 ft
Access Road98 ft

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