2.3 miles
Distance
378 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
674 ft
High Point

Beginners Intro to the You Yangs

features good mix of technical climbing and descending

I suggest following the track and then coming back the same way.

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Beginners Intro to You Yangs is a 2 mile popular intermediate route located near Geelong. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 378 ft with a max elevation of 674 ft then descends -83 ft.
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You Yangs MTB Inc (www.youyangsmtbinc.com.au)
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Beginners Intro to You Yangs mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    377 ft
  • Altitude start
    377 ft
  • Altitude end
    676 ft
  • Grade
    2.4%
  • Grade max
    -10.8%
  • Grade min
    18.1%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1,755 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,476 ft
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youtuber Youie Bites – You Yangs MTB Park
Youie Bites – You Yangs MTB Park
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