26.0 miles
Distance
5,188 ft
Climb
-5,196 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Long grind to Cascade Saddle and around Cascade Mountain.

Detailed Description
Cascade Grind Loop is a 26 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Provo Utah. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 5,188 ft with a max elevation of 9,715 ft then descends -5,196 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Double Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Extreme
More Stats for Cascade Grind Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    16 hr 5 min
  • Altitude min
    4,759 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,142 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,135 ft
  • Grade max
    -85.9%
  • Grade min
    70%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    15 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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