53.7 miles
Distance
803 ft
Climb
-804 ft
Descent
2,936 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
2,211 ft
Altitude min
2,375 ft
Altitude start
2,375 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
20 miles
Distance climb
20 miles
Distance down
13 miles
Distance flat

The Main Tucson Loop aka Chuck Huckelberry Loop.

The Loop is a network of shared-use paths in metropolitan Tucson. The surface is primarily asphalt, with natural trails running parallel in some areas

Detailed Description
Main Tucson Loop is a 54 mile popular easy route located near Tucson Arizona. This road bike primary route can be used both directions. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 803 ft with a max elevation of 2,936 ft then descends -804 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    54 miles
  • Altitude min
    2,211 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,375 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,375 ft
  • Climb
    803 ft
  • Descent
    -804 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -7.9%
  • Grade min
    25.3%
  • Distance climb
    20 miles
  • Distance down
    20 miles
  • Distance flat
    13 miles

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  • Riding area
    Tucson
  • Primary Activity
    Road Bike
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  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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