22.9 miles
Distance
1,614 ft
Climb
-1,653 ft
Descent
2,438 ft
High Point

Nice long ride with a few very technical areas - about 100' total of possible hike/bike

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Cactus Cup 40K (23M) Ride is a 23 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Fountain Hills Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 1,614 ft with a max elevation of 2,438 ft then descends -1,653 ft.
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  • Avg time
    2 hr 18 min
  • Altitude change
    -39 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,561 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,681 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,640 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.1%
  • Grade min
    40.2%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles
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