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26.2 miles
Distance
2,624 ft
Climb
-2,604 ft
Descent
2,914 ft
High Point
19 ft
Altitude change
2,416 ft
Altitude min
2,469 ft
Altitude start
2,490 ft
Altitude end
-45.3%
Grade max
33.5%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
XC loop around Kowen. Mainly green and some blue.
Detailed Description
Kowen loop is a 26 mile moderately popular easy route located near Canberra. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 50 trails. This route climbs 2,624 ft with a max elevation of 2,914 ft then descends -2,604 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 3 trails (newest: May 20, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jul 7, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance26 miles
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Avg time3 hr 59 min
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Altitude min2,416 ft
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Altitude start2,469 ft
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Altitude end2,490 ft
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Climb2,624 ft
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Descent-2,604 ft
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Grade max-45.3%
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Grade min33.5%
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Distance climb12 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 240 ft | |||||
| 1,985 ft | |||||
| 3,694 ft | |||||
| 2,989 ft |
Details
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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"Hit It Again"
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Dec 2, 2015
Here's the "Hit It Again" section at Carver Lake. This is the flowiest part of the trail is a kick to ride. Its not incredibly long, but worth the...
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