19.1 miles
Distance
1,679 ft
Climb
-1,724 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-44 ft
Altitude change
5,127 ft
Altitude min
5,903 ft
Altitude start
5,860 ft
Altitude end
-25.7%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Linking some trails passing through or starting at Horsethief Camp.

Detailed Description
HTC 1 is a 19 mile popular intermediate route located near Moab Utah. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,679 ft with a max elevation of 5,996 ft then descends -1,724 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    19 miles
  • Altitude change
    -44 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,127 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,903 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,860 ft
  • Climb
    1,679 ft
  • Descent
    -1,724 ft
  • Grade max
    -25.7%
  • Grade min
    23.3%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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