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8.0 miles
Distance
769 ft
Climb
-769 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
8,293 ft
Altitude min
8,431 ft
Altitude start
8,432 ft
Altitude end
-34.5%
Grade max
20%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
This is a fun 8-mile loop that incorporates the best of Midland. If you’re still feeling frisky at the end of Unchained, you can drop down into Django and then climb back up Fistfull of Dollars. Alternatively, if you don’t want to do Unchained, the pedal back along Midland is really nice.
Detailed Description
Midland Unchained Loop is a 8 mile popular expert route located near Buena Vista Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 769 ft with a max elevation of 8,661 ft then descends -769 ft.
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time1 hr 21 min
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Altitude min8,293 ft
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Altitude start8,431 ft
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Altitude end8,432 ft
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Climb769 ft
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Descent-769 ft
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Grade max-34.5%
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Grade min20%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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| 1,280 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,373 ft | |||||
| 75 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 3,074 ft | |||||
| 899 ft |
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