8.2 miles
Distance
877 ft
Climb
-899 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

This is a perfect introduction to the flow that is to be had at 18 Road. If you are new to mountain biking, or want to get your kids to love it, take them on this loop. It starts with a slow grind up a dirt road, to get a feel for the bike. Then takes you down Kessel Run, the easiest of the flow downhill runs. If you are feeling good, and want to take it up a notch, you continue the loop up Prime Cut and down PBR for a little faster flowing turns and berms.

Detailed Description
Beginner Flow is a 8 mile popular easy route located near Fruita Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 877 ft with a max elevation of 5,546 ft then descends -899 ft.
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Trails in Route

Kessel Run2 miles
Prime Cut2 miles
PBR2 miles

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
    56
More Stats for Beginner Flow mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 27 min
  • Altitude min
    5,058 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,106 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,085 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -15.3%
  • Grade min
    45.5%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,709 ft
Avg: 1 (1 votes)
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