6.9 miles
Distance
1,644 ft
Climb
-1,647 ft
Descent
1,130 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
338 ft
Altitude min
1,130 ft
Altitude start
1,129 ft
Altitude end
-66.3%
Grade max
48.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

UCSC Route, MailBoxes + Side Winder + Magic Carpet + Sweetness

This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

Detailed Description
Magic Carpet? is a 7 mile moderately popular expert unsanctioned route located near Santa Cruz California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,644 ft with a max elevation of 1,130 ft then descends -1,647 ft.

Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    338 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,130 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,129 ft
  • Climb
    1,644 ft
  • Descent
    -1,647 ft
  • Grade max
    -66.3%
  • Grade min
    48.2%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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    Santa Cruz NCG Ride
    Santa Cruz NCG Ride
    12:44 | 453 | comments: 5 | favs: 1
    Jun 25, 2013
    A rousing romp with 5 NCG members through the redwoods behind the UCSC campus in Santa Cruz and Fenton, CA. MAgic Carpet, Airborn, Dead Camper and...
    NCG Group Ride 7-7-13 UCSC Trails
    NCG Group Ride 7-7-13 UCSC Trails
    13:14 | 224 | comments: 0 | favs: 1
    Jul 11, 2013
    Another romp in the Redwoods. Magic Carpet Airborn and a new trail.....come join us on Facebook to be a part of the fun!!!!

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