28.1 miles
Distance
1,731 ft
Climb
-1,684 ft
Descent
3,073 ft
High Point

This route follows some our favorite technical routes at Brown's Ranch that are not to be missed Budget ~3 hours for this ride if you're reasonably fit & enjoy Smile

Detailed Description
Big Technical Route - All the Best Diamonds is a 28 mile popular intermediate route located near Scottsdale Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 1,731 ft with a max elevation of 3,073 ft then descends -1,684 ft.
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Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association (www.dfmba.org)
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More Stats for Big Technical Route - All the Best Diamonds mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    6 hr 30 min
  • Altitude change
    47 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,295 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,295 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,343 ft
  • Grade max
    -54.8%
  • Grade min
    40.6%
  • Distance climb
    11 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    7 miles
Avg: 3.35 (3 votes)

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