2,706.8 miles
Distance
61,804 ft
Climb
-61,743 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
This is mostly a dirt route from Banff, AB to Antelope Wells, NM. The annual Tour Divide typically follows this route except when detours persist.
Detailed Description
Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is a 2,707 mile popular expert route located near Banff Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 61,804 ft with a max elevation of 11,902 ft then descends -61,743 ft.
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypePoint to Point
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
More Stats for Great Divide Mountain Bike Route mountain bike route
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Avg time331 hr 24 min
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Altitude change60 ft
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Altitude min2,709 ft
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Altitude start4,602 ft
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Altitude end4,662 ft
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Grade max-58.7%
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Grade min749.2%
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Distance climb511 miles
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Distance down645 miles
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Distance flat28 miles
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