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22.6 miles
Distance
3,854 ft
Climb
-4,675 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-822 ft
Altitude change
5,908 ft
Altitude min
6,887 ft
Altitude start
6,066 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-76.7%
Grade max
309.1%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Front Range Chimney Gulch, Enchanted Forest, Green Mountain loop
Detailed Description
Front Range Loop is a 23 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Golden Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 35 trails. This route climbs 3,854 ft with a max elevation of 7,545 ft then descends -4,675 ft.
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Stats
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Distance23 miles
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Avg time5 hr 15 min
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Altitude change-822 ft
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Altitude min5,908 ft
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Altitude start6,887 ft
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Altitude end6,066 ft
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Climb3,854 ft
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Descent-4,675 ft
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Grade-0.7%
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Grade max-76.7%
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Grade min309.1%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down12 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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