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

  • Distance
    23 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 49 min
  • Altitude change
    -822 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,908 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,887 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,066 ft
  • Climb
    3,854 ft
  • Descent
    -4,675 ft
  • Grade
    -0.7%
  • Grade max
    -76.7%
  • Grade min
    309.1%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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