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6.6 miles
Distance
690 ft
Climb
-690 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
5,463 ft
Altitude min
5,552 ft
Altitude start
5,551 ft
Altitude end
-35.4%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
5,072 ft
Distance flat
This is the lowest elevation set of trails around Philbrook … so the snow melts off first, so it gets cleared first, so it get ridden first. It is also the easiest loop, with just a few spots that even make it Blue/Medium, and you can walk your bike thru those spots with no trouble.
This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Detailed Description
Butterflying is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate unsanctioned route located near Jonesville California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 690 ft with a max elevation of 5,997 ft then descends -690 ft.
Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time1 hr 34 min
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Altitude min5,463 ft
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Altitude start5,552 ft
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Altitude end5,551 ft
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Climb690 ft
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Descent-690 ft
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Grade max-35.4%
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Grade min16.9%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat5,072 ft
Chicomecha
The trails used for this route are all clear - ready to ride until the snow flies (or deer season).
Chicomecha
June 3, 2025 - The trails used for this route are all clear - ready to ride until the snow flies (or deer season).
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