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24.5 miles
Distance
2,037 ft
Climb
-1,834 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
200 ft
Altitude change
4,827 ft
Altitude min
4,857 ft
Altitude start
5,056 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
43.4%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat
Linking some trails passing through or starting at Horsethief Camp.
Detailed Description
HTC Big Loop is a 24 mile popular intermediate route located near Moab Utah. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,037 ft with a max elevation of 5,996 ft then descends -1,834 ft.
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Stats
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Distance24 miles
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Avg time3 hr 45 min
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Altitude change200 ft
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Altitude min4,827 ft
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Altitude start4,857 ft
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Altitude end5,056 ft
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Climb2,037 ft
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Descent-1,834 ft
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Grade0.2%
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Grade max-33.3%
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Grade min43.4%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat5 miles
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