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14.2 miles
Distance
3,055 ft
Climb
-3,267 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-213 ft
Altitude change
4,464 ft
Altitude min
4,677 ft
Altitude start
4,465 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-75.8%
Grade max
69%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
3,422 ft
Distance flat
Just a little loop around the capitol
Detailed Description
Capitol Loop is a 14 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Salt Lake City Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 3,055 ft with a max elevation of 6,183 ft then descends -3,267 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 20, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance14 miles
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Altitude min4,464 ft
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Altitude start4,677 ft
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Altitude end4,465 ft
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Climb3,055 ft
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Descent-3,267 ft
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Grade-0.3%
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Grade max-75.8%
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Grade min69%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat3,422 ft
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,133 ft | |||||
| 1,056 ft | |||||
| 1,260 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,825 ft | |||||
| 348 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 712 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,999 ft | |||||
| 1 mile |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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