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10.5 miles
Distance
861 ft
Climb
-869 ft
Descent
497 ft
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
359 ft
Altitude min
430 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-22.8%
Grade max
36%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
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Detailed Description
Canal Loop is a 11 mile less popular intermediate race route located near Golden Pond Kentucky. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 861 ft with a max elevation of 497 ft then descends -869 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 23, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance11 miles
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Avg time1 hr 11 min
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Altitude min359 ft
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Altitude start430 ft
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Altitude end420 ft
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Climb861 ft
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Descent-869 ft
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Grade max-22.8%
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Grade min36%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
9 Reviews & Comments
Twolf1
I haven’t been mountain biking for too long but this was one of my favorites that I’ve done so far. I was able to take advantage of a warmer day in February on my way down to Muscle Shoals to visit family. All the other comments are what I experienced too (no spider webs though!)
XO-1
Rode counter clockwise today. Despite being told it was basically impassable due to downed trees. Was able to ride about 9.25 before hitting first downed tree. Forester has done a great job clearing up. Had to walk around about five trees that were all manageable. Great ride.
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Aug 23, 2026 @ 8:00am (America/Chicago) Aug 23, 2026 | Tree down on Connector D blocking trail. |
- By 1Hunter-R
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