16.5 miles
Distance
1,627 ft
Climb
-1,602 ft
Descent
993 ft
High Point

Big loop around the Mission Creek area hitting most of the major highlights. This route was created to maximize downhill flow as much as possible.

Detailed Description
Mission Creek Big Loop is a 17 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Superior Wisconsin. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,627 ft with a max elevation of 993 ft then descends -1,602 ft.
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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
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  • Ridelogs
    2
More Stats for Mission Creek Big Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 25 min
  • Altitude change
    25 ft
  • Altitude min
    606 ft
  • Altitude start
    606 ft
  • Altitude end
    630 ft
  • Grade max
    -39.5%
  • Grade min
    27%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
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