4.2 miles
Distance
352 ft
Climb
-350 ft
Descent
2,200 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
2,008 ft
Altitude min
2,009 ft
Altitude start
2,011 ft
Altitude end
-18.7%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,733 ft
Distance flat

Counter Clockwise Lap of Bruce Ridge's outer trail, starting from the Dryandra st Carpark

Detailed Description
Bruce Ridge Outer Loop is a 4 mile moderately popular easy route located near Canberra. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 352 ft with a max elevation of 2,200 ft then descends -350 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    45 min 0 sec
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,008 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,009 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,011 ft
  • Climb
    352 ft
  • Descent
    -350 ft
  • Grade max
    -18.7%
  • Grade min
    18.3%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,733 ft

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    Health Run @ Bruce Ridge, Full Trail Detail vid
    Health Run @ Bruce Ridge, Full Trail Detail vid
    trail: Heath Run
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    Jun 1, 2021
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