8.6 miles
Distance
968 ft
Climb
-968 ft
Descent
907 ft
High Point
273 ft
Altitude min
336 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
-37%
Grade max
40.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Short loop in the Caspar Rd 500 area of Jackson Demonstration State Forest

Detailed Description
JDSF 500-Widowmaker loop is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Mendocino California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 968 ft with a max elevation of 907 ft then descends -968 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 44 min
  • Altitude min
    273 ft
  • Altitude start
    336 ft
  • Altitude end
    335 ft
  • Climb
    968 ft
  • Descent
    -968 ft
  • Grade max
    -37%
  • Grade min
    40.9%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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