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15.2 miles
Distance
2,200 ft
Climb
-2,209 ft
Descent
1,020 ft
High Point
-8 ft
Altitude change
8 ft
Altitude min
20 ft
Altitude start
13 ft
Altitude end
-136.8%
Grade max
45.2%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Start point is the car park in front of the petrol station.
Detailed Description
Glen Loin Loop is a 15 mile popular red route located near Arrochar. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 2,200 ft with a max elevation of 1,020 ft then descends -2,209 ft.
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Stats
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Distance15 miles
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Avg time2 hr 16 min
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Altitude min8 ft
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Altitude start20 ft
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Altitude end13 ft
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Climb2,200 ft
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Descent-2,209 ft
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Grade max-136.8%
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Grade min45.2%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
8 Reviews & Comments
NigeShep
VERY overgrown- prepare to be whipped by brambles, pine trees and willow .
huck-lover
Good route. Add in the cobbler for more Vert!
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| 2,635 ft | |||||
| 4 miles | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 1,565 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 210 ft |
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MAGNIFICENT MUNRO MTB - Beinn Ime, Arrochar
trail: Switchback Climb
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Apr 27, 2021
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