8.8 miles
Distance
2,013 ft
Climb
-2,018 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

This is a lollipop loop but skips the last climb on Longhorn coming up from the creek. Tough climb.

Detailed Description
Belcher to the Top is a 9 mile moderately popular expert route located near Golden Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 2,013 ft with a max elevation of 7,879 ft then descends -2,018 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    146
More Stats for Belcher to the Top mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 25 min
  • Altitude change
    -5 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,147 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,170 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,165 ft
  • Grade max
    -44.9%
  • Grade min
    65.2%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,447 ft
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