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16.0 miles
Distance
1,263 ft
Climb
-5,357 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-4,096 ft
Altitude change
2,980 ft
Altitude min
7,076 ft
Altitude start
2,979 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-89.7%
Grade max
37.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
4,524 ft
Distance flat
16 miles of sweetness, a must ride when in Northern California
Detailed Description
Downeville down is a 16 mile popular intermediate route located near Downieville California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,263 ft with a max elevation of 7,106 ft then descends -5,357 ft.
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Distance16 miles
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Avg time2 hr 14 min
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Altitude change-4,096 ft
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Altitude min2,980 ft
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Altitude start7,076 ft
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Altitude end2,979 ft
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Climb1,263 ft
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Descent-5,357 ft
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Grade-4.8%
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Grade max-89.7%
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Grade min37.9%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat4,524 ft
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Trails in Route
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Downieville slam
trail: Butcher Ranch Trail
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(Most of) the Downieville Downhill in 4K!
trail: Upper First Divide
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