40.6 miles
Distance
6,298 ft
Climb
-6,300 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
6,714 ft
Altitude min
6,865 ft
Altitude start
6,864 ft
Altitude end
-43.3%
Grade max
37.2%
Grade min
17 miles
Distance climb
18 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat

The best of the Best of Buff Creek. Begin in Pine Valley and run the loop clockwise after the Buck Gulch climb. A great 1/2 day outing including the remote and rarely ridden Green Mtn trail which is one of the finest.

Detailed Description
Gritty Kitty is a 41 mile popular intermediate route located near Buffalo Creek Colorado. 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 6,298 ft with a max elevation of 8,555 ft then descends -6,300 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    41 miles
  • Avg time
    7 hr 13 min
  • Altitude min
    6,714 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,865 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,864 ft
  • Climb
    1 mile
  • Descent
    -6,300 ft
  • Grade max
    -43.3%
  • Grade min
    37.2%
  • Distance climb
    17 miles
  • Distance down
    18 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles

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  • Route Type
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    3
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