5.7 miles
Distance
1,037 ft
Climb
-1,039 ft
Descent
1,004 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
201 ft
Altitude min
230 ft
Altitude start
226 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-39.9%
Grade max
50.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,769 ft
Distance flat

Talus loop up and down on intermediate routes

Detailed Description
Cascade Locks Blue Loop is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Cascade Locks Oregon. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,037 ft with a max elevation of 1,004 ft then descends -1,039 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Altitude change
    -3 ft
  • Altitude min
    201 ft
  • Altitude start
    230 ft
  • Altitude end
    226 ft
  • Climb
    1,037 ft
  • Descent
    -1,039 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -39.9%
  • Grade min
    50.7%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,769 ft

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