29.5 miles
Distance
3,126 ft
Climb
-3,094 ft
Descent
1,010 ft
High Point

Starts at Big River parking lot and makes a big loop with about half single track and half dirt road with a short section of paved road.

Detailed Description
Big River Big Loop is a 30 mile popular intermediate route located near Mendocino California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 45 trails. This route climbs 3,126 ft with a max elevation of 1,010 ft then descends -3,094 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    2
More Stats for Big River Big Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    9 hr 39 min
  • Altitude min
    23 ft
  • Altitude start
    25 ft
  • Altitude end
    56 ft
  • Grade max
    -57.4%
  • Grade min
    61.3%
  • Distance climb
    13 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles
Avg: 4.5 (2 votes)

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