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21.5 miles
Distance
2,268 ft
Climb
-2,269 ft
Descent
1,722 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
723 ft
Altitude min
732 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-59.1%
Grade max
49.3%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Classic ‘hammer shaped’ cutgate route.
Detailed Description
Cut Gate is a 21 mile moderately popular red route located near Sheffield. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 2,268 ft with a max elevation of 1,722 ft then descends -2,269 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Apr 3, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance21 miles
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Avg time3 hr 7 min
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Altitude change-3 ft
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Altitude min723 ft
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Altitude start732 ft
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Altitude end728 ft
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Climb2,268 ft
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Descent-2,269 ft
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Grade max-59.1%
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Grade min49.3%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
4 Reviews & Comments
CheshirePete
I have average fitness and this route was pretty tough. It was enjoyable, however there is a tough section that required me to get off the bike and push for quite a distance, which kind of spoilt the route. Would I do it again, probably not.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingRed
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Sep 9, 2024 @ 7:26am Sep 9, 2024 | Rode cut gate on 7th September and it rode well. Just a few small puddles here and there. | |||
Apr 3, 2024 @ 1:36am Apr 3, 2024 |
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