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6.6 miles
Distance
996 ft
Climb
-998 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
6,158 ft
Altitude min
6,161 ft
Altitude start
6,158 ft
Altitude end
-38.8%
Grade max
87.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,897 ft
Distance flat
Created by Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA)http://www.cosmba.org
Detailed Description
Intermediate Red Rocks Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 996 ft with a max elevation of 6,867 ft then descends -998 ft.
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Altitude min6,158 ft
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Altitude start6,161 ft
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Altitude end6,158 ft
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Climb996 ft
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Descent-998 ft
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Grade max-38.8%
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Grade min87.6%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2,897 ft
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Trails in Route
| 2,936 ft | |||||
| 640 ft | |||||
| 3,176 ft | |||||
| 495 ft | |||||
| 4,281 ft | |||||
| 1,257 ft | |||||
| 1,549 ft | |||||
| 1,647 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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A Gnarly Trail that can be a Challenge for Anyone! | Lion | Raw Trails | Red Rocks Open Space
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