58.1 miles
Distance
9,213 ft
Climb
-8,909 ft
Descent
2,525 ft
High Point
Just a wee bit of planning for the future
Detailed Description
Dooms Day is a 58 mile intermediate race route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 138 trails. This route climbs 9,213 ft with a max elevation of 2,525 ft then descends -8,909 ft.
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98 Reviews & Comments
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RobThePom
(Feb 3, 2023 at 2:17)

Trail Roller Coaster
The second half, after Split Enz has enjoyed a lot of maintenance recently to manage all the rain we've had. It's in great condition. Thank you team, really appreciated.
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RobThePom
(Feb 3, 2023 at 2:17)

Trail Roller Coaster
The second half, after Split Enz has enjoyed a lot of maintenance recently to manage all the rain we've had. It's in great condition. Thank you team, really appreciated.
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MattOGAPQs
(Nov 10, 2022 at 2:41)
Trail Mad If You Don't
Old trail which isn’t very popular anymore, for good reason. Rooty without much gradient, so just awkward to ride.
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:35)

Trail Split Enz
I met a bunch of really nice riders calling themselves the Wrinkly Riders. I tagged along with them and they selected Split Enz! The trail is a lot bumpier than then I first used to ride it (before any harvesting at all). But it has handled the weather well and I had a huge smile at the bottom!
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Dowser22
(Oct 6, 2022 at 23:21)

Trail Western Okataina Track
Rode to the turn off to the trig before the cold got to me! Cold rain and hail!
The track is a bit muddy under tree cover and the fast flowy bits have deep ruts in their centre making them a bit tricky when going uphill. A lot of fun but best to ride with a friend I think.
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The track is a bit muddy under tree cover and the fast flowy bits have deep ruts in their centre making them a bit tricky when going uphill. A lot of fun but best to ride with a friend I think.
brush29
(Jul 14, 2022 at 10:42)
Trail Puarenga
Trail is a mess again.
Trees down everywhere.
No clear way through them.
As a grade 2 Should be closed until repair.
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Trees down everywhere.
No clear way through them.
As a grade 2 Should be closed until repair.
brush29
(Jul 14, 2022 at 10:42)
Trail Puarenga
Trail is a mess again.
Trees down everywhere.
No clear way through them.
As a grade 2 Should be closed until repair.
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Trees down everywhere.
No clear way through them.
As a grade 2 Should be closed until repair.
TracyRTT
RTT (Jul 14, 2022 at 13:29)

Trail Puarenga
Hi There, thanks very much for your comment. Is is the actual Puarenga stream trail you are referring to? Or just the exit to Duck Pond Road? We are aware that the exit to Duck Pond Road is still covered in slash and is currently closed on Trailforks. Any further information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much Tracy RTT
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TracyRTT
RTT (Jul 14, 2022 at 13:29)

Trail Puarenga
Hi There, thanks very much for your comment. Is is the actual Puarenga stream trail you are referring to? Or just the exit to Duck Pond Road? We are aware that the exit to Duck Pond Road is still covered in slash and is currently closed on Trailforks. Any further information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much Tracy RTT
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Trail Kung Fu Walrus
Pretty good argument for making this a G5. It’s just as technical, maybe even more so than it’s G5 neighbour Te Ahi Manawa, and overall steeper.
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Trail Roller Coaster
Wide open steep DH sections and uphill climbs. Track is mainly wide open.
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Trail Roller Coaster
Wide open steep DH sections and uphill climbs. Track is mainly wide open.
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Trail Paddy's Run (A Trail)
Smooth and fast track with uphill and downhill
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Trail Paddy's Run (A Trail)
Smooth and fast track with uphill and downhill
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Dannz87
(May 21, 2022 at 14:58)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just past skid site blocking trail
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Buzzynz
(Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)

Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Pete31
(Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)

Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Pete31
(Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)

Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Pete31
(Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)

Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Pete31
(Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)

Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Pete31
(Apr 10, 2022 at 1:53)

Trail Split Enz
So far this is the most fun downhill track I've done in the park, flows really nice with great speed, rutted sections add to the smiles as you hold on tight. Legs definitely are feeling the burn by the end though.
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Ridgedidge
(Apr 1, 2022 at 19:48)

Trail Bush Road
Where Bush road joins Buchanan Road it was very difficult to spot. Rode past it twice before having a really good look and then managed to find it. At this intersection it is a very narrow track. (You couldn’t drive a vehicle up it. It’s very narrow and definitely wouldn’t describe it as a Road! Further up it did widen to an overgrown 4x4 track.
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Ridgedidge
(Apr 1, 2022 at 19:48)

Trail Bush Road
Where Bush road joins Buchanan Road it was very difficult to spot. Rode past it twice before having a really good look and then managed to find it. At this intersection it is a very narrow track. (You couldn’t drive a vehicle up it. It’s very narrow and definitely wouldn’t describe it as a Road! Further up it did widen to an overgrown 4x4 track.
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katirail
(Mar 13, 2022 at 21:22)

Trail Western Okataina Track
Great ride, rode from Millar Road to the trig and back, watch out for cows about the 5 km mark. Fun ride back down.
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Baykiwiscot
(Jan 3, 2022 at 15:12)
Trail Soakhole Climb
The climb section should be marked as closed. It has been disrupted by quarrying and is unrideable for large sections.
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Baykiwiscot
(Jan 3, 2022 at 15:12)
Trail Soakhole Climb
The climb section should be marked as closed. It has been disrupted by quarrying and is unrideable for large sections.
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Baykiwiscot
(Jan 3, 2022 at 15:12)
Trail Soakhole Climb
The climb section should be marked as closed. It has been disrupted by quarrying and is unrideable for large sections.
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Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 21:40)

Trail Frontal Lobotomy
Rode this today while on our way to Shark v Eagle.
Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
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Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 21:40)

Trail Frontal Lobotomy
Rode this today while on our way to Shark v Eagle.
Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
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Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 20:43)

Trail Be Rude Not To
Rode this track with wife on our way back to the car park. Maybe it was because we had knocked out nearly 40kms on other tracks but I wouldn't call this track fast and flowey through its length as over the years the base soil has worn down exposing a very root exposed track. It is in good order but in places quite knarly which could catch a rider out. Still challenging and enjoyable as a G3 track
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kaiwero
(Dec 9, 2021 at 13:10)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just before the end of the trail
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Trail Tihi o Tawa
This is a G4 trail by any definition and should be labelled as such. It’s a bit rich that Whaki ‘G3’ and this trail have the same grading. What’s the point if trails aren’t graded properly?
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Tully01
(Sep 29, 2021 at 1:42)

Trail Tangaroa-mihi
Ridden today as part of the Forest Loop after recent rain and track was in excellent condition as usually, lovely picturesque bush ride
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Jethro1999
(Aug 24, 2020 at 2:26)
Trail Mad If You Don't
Lots of roots
Nice if that's what you into but I prefer fast and flowing
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Nice if that's what you into but I prefer fast and flowing
Entertainment
(Aug 19, 2020 at 4:34)
Trail Tihi o Tawa
Great ride, it's a 3-4 grade but very manageable if you take care. There is a rooted section but not to hard
Dale
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Dale
BecSimmonds
(Jul 7, 2020 at 14:27)
Note: the second half of this route (also known as Pondy Skid) is completely overgrown as of 7/7/2020. Accessible going down from the end of Pondys elevator (just) but impossible going up.
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Mbwood
(Mar 3, 2020 at 20:06)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Lower section no longer. Starts at Princess Ann Rd.
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Mbwood
(Mar 3, 2020 at 20:06)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Lower section no longer. Starts at Princess Ann Rd.
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Gonezo
(Feb 5, 2020 at 19:53)

Trail Yellow Brick Road
Awesome trail, great scenery, nice and smooth not too many roots, however wouldn't really agree with the "downhill primary" label. The first 1/2 to 2/3 is uphill, and there's a relatively short downhill after that. The return trail "Yellow Brick Road Return" is much more fun, mostly downhill and flowy. We took our 2 year old on it and he was just giggling with excitement the whole way down. Definitely a great fun trail for anyone who's new to mountain biking.
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TNXPro
(Feb 1, 2020 at 19:58)
Trail Western Okataina Track
Track is dry and in great condition. All the gorse blackberry and other nasties have been trimmed back recently so it's a great ride even up to the trig.
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MaximusM
(Jan 14, 2020 at 20:52)
Trail Puarenga
Pretty good trail for beginners, very ‘in the bush’. A couple steep ascents towards the end and a kinda hazardous descent at the start (for beginners). It has a non-signposted fork at on point where one side just leads into an overgrown dead end. Otherwise it is a fun little way to get to a highly recommended track: Yellow brick road.
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MaximusM
(Jan 14, 2020 at 20:52)
Trail Puarenga
Pretty good trail for beginners, very ‘in the bush’. A couple steep ascents towards the end and a kinda hazardous descent at the start (for beginners). It has a non-signposted fork at on point where one side just leads into an overgrown dead end. Otherwise it is a fun little way to get to a highly recommended track: Yellow brick road.
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Smithy21
(Jun 17, 2019 at 2:44)
Trail Western Okataina Track
Track from near camp to trig is pretty rutted and slippery at the moment. Could only push bike to near summit. June 2019
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:41)
Trail The Tickler
I really enjoyed the top(downhill) section of the tickler. After about 2.5-3 minutes or so the trail starts to flatten out in sections meaning you need to get those legs pumping again. Felt a bit tedious after 5 hours of riding.Would be a good ride if you still had ample energy in the tank or where after a quick fix
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:41)
Trail The Tickler
I really enjoyed the top(downhill) section of the tickler. After about 2.5-3 minutes or so the trail starts to flatten out in sections meaning you need to get those legs pumping again. Felt a bit tedious after 5 hours of riding.Would be a good ride if you still had ample energy in the tank or where after a quick fix
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:41)
Trail The Tickler
I really enjoyed the top(downhill) section of the tickler. After about 2.5-3 minutes or so the trail starts to flatten out in sections meaning you need to get those legs pumping again. Felt a bit tedious after 5 hours of riding.Would be a good ride if you still had ample energy in the tank or where after a quick fix
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:35)
Trail Gunna Gotta
Such a sick trail. Turned out to be my favourite in the Redwoods. Rode it three times back to back Fast, chutey and narrow.Super fun and challenging track.
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:35)
Trail Gunna Gotta
Such a sick trail. Turned out to be my favourite in the Redwoods. Rode it three times back to back Fast, chutey and narrow.Super fun and challenging track.
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Farrar
(Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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Farrar
(Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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Farrar
(Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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Farrar
(Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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Farrar
(Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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Farrar
(Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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kennedynz
(Apr 25, 2017 at 8:08)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Climb. Access top of nice Rd. Links with dragons tail or be rude not to
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kennedynz
(Apr 25, 2017 at 8:08)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Climb. Access top of nice Rd. Links with dragons tail or be rude not to
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypePoint to Point
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
More Stats for Dooms Day mountain bike route
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Altitude change304 ft
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Altitude min1,065 ft
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Altitude start1,065 ft
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Altitude end1,371 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-68.2%
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Grade min67.2%
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Distance climb28 miles
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Distance down26 miles
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Distance flat5 miles
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