8 miles
Distance
1,282 ft
Climb
-1,278 ft
Descent
2,541 ft
High Point

Starts with hard times connect to the South Ridge road for a gravel climb for 2.5 miles. Downhill from there via Sleepy Gap, Explorer, Pine Tree Loop and Deerfield Loop trails.

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More Stats for Bent Creek Up & Easy Circuit mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    2,119 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,173 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,178 ft
  • Grade
    0.011%
  • Grade max
    -29.509%
  • Grade min
    37.699%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,879 ft
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      Recent Trail Reports Along Route

      traildateconditiondescription
      Hard Times Connector
      Jan 16, 2019 @ 3:20pm
      Jan 16, 2019
      		Too wet/muddy to ride, needs several days of dry weather.
      Hard Times Connector
      Jan 6, 2019 @ 10:46am
      Jan 6, 2019
      Homestead Trail
      Dec 16, 2018 @ 9:18pm
      Dec 16, 2018
      		Cleared on 12/12 and 12/15/18 after snowstorm by PAS Sawyer crew. Was still heavily snow covered on 12/15, with heavy rain and warmer temps since. Trail is now in Freeze/Thaw cycle and riding will create significant damage.
      South Ridge Road
      Oct 1, 2018 @ 11:36am
      Oct 1, 2018
      Deer Lake Lodge
      Aug 20, 2018 @ 2:37pm
      Aug 20, 2018
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