16.1 miles
Distance
3,503 ft
Climb
-3,504 ft
Descent
1 mile
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Chimney Gulch Start + Apex (Out and Back)

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Chimney/Apex (Out and Back) is a 16 mile moderately popular expert route located near Golden Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 3,503 ft with a max elevation of 7,547 ft then descends -3,504 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Chimney/Apex (Out and Back) mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 45 min
  • Altitude min
    5,774 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,779 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,778 ft
  • Grade max
    -76.7%
  • Grade min
    81.1%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,233 ft
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