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18.3 miles
Distance
2,799 ft
Climb
-2,745 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
54 ft
Altitude change
8,937 ft
Altitude min
9,350 ft
Altitude start
9,403 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-53.2%
Grade max
45.3%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Start at the resort condos and do the Deer Creek Loop. If you got gas left in the tank (and water), finish the figure eight on the 401 using the road
Detailed Description
Messer Memorial Loop is a 18 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Crested Butte Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 2,799 ft with a max elevation of 10,647 ft then descends -2,745 ft.
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Distance18 miles
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Avg time4 hr 44 min
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Altitude min8,937 ft
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Altitude start9,350 ft
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Altitude end9,403 ft
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Climb2,799 ft
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Descent-2,745 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-53.2%
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Grade min45.3%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 4,357 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
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| 4,652 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 8 miles |
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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![Flying Through the Forest on Teocalli Ridge! |...]()
Flying Through the Forest on Teocalli Ridge! | Mountain Biking Crested Butte, Colorado
trail: West Brush Creek Rd.
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Sep 11, 2023
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Flies and Wildflowers :|: Mountain Biking Deer Creek Trail Crested Butte 2017
trail: Deer Creek
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Aug 8, 2017
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