18.3 miles
Distance
2,509 ft
Climb
-2,511 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
9,262 ft
Altitude min
9,418 ft
Altitude start
9,416 ft
Altitude end
-51.7%
Grade max
67.7%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

A nice 18mi loop starting at the Dredge in Breckenridge off Tiger Rd. A mellow climb on Soda Ridge that leads to the aqueduct at Keystone, followed by a few miles on Keystone Gulch dirt road, then a moderate climb ending with a nice 5mi flowy downhill back to the Dredge.

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Breck Keystone Loop is a 18 mile popular intermediate route located near Summit Cove Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 2,509 ft with a max elevation of 11,020 ft then descends -2,511 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    18 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 1 min
  • Altitude min
    9,262 ft
  • Altitude start
    9,418 ft
  • Altitude end
    9,416 ft
  • Climb
    2,509 ft
  • Descent
    -2,511 ft
  • Grade max
    -51.7%
  • Grade min
    67.7%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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    Summit Cove
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