30.9 miles
Distance
2,246 ft
Climb
-2,251 ft
Descent
742 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
26 ft
Altitude min
303 ft
Altitude start
302 ft
Altitude end
-41%
Grade max
40.9%
Grade min
13 miles
Distance climb
13 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

Local freeride over both Carns and out to the coast and back.

Detailed Description
Mines & Minerals Loop is a 31 mile popular intermediate route located near Redruth. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 2,246 ft with a max elevation of 742 ft then descends -2,251 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    31 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 21 min
  • Altitude min
    26 ft
  • Altitude start
    303 ft
  • Altitude end
    302 ft
  • Climb
    2,246 ft
  • Descent
    -2,251 ft
  • Grade max
    -41%
  • Grade min
    40.9%
  • Distance climb
    13 miles
  • Distance down
    13 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    1
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved

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All good
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Fine
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  • By kernowwilko & contributors
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