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29.4 miles
Distance
5,357 ft
Climb
-5,354 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
2,156 ft
Altitude min
2,172 ft
Altitude start
2,172 ft
Altitude end
-90%
Grade max
63%
Grade min
15 miles
Distance climb
13 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
The ride begins in the historic town of Carcross with a strenuous climb up old mining roads on Montana Mountain. The effort quickly pays off with stunning alpine views, historic mining artifacts and a chance to see caribou and other wildlife. From the remains of the namesake Mountain Hero mine, hand-built singletrack weaves through the alpine before linking up with a century-old pack trail for a brake-burning plunge down to the shores of Nares Lake.
The return to Carcross is on the South Klondike Highway. To avoid this, leave a vehicle about 17km south of Carcross on the Klondike Highway at the old Conrad townsite. (Look for the towers from the Mountain Hero mine tramway.) Ride or drive back to the town of Carcross to start your ride.
source: Mountain Hero - IMBA Epic
Detailed Description
Mountain Hero loop is a 29 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Carcross Yukon. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 5,357 ft with a max elevation of 5,651 ft then descends -5,354 ft.
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Stats
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Distance29 miles
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Avg time4 hr 14 min
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Altitude min2,156 ft
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Altitude start2,172 ft
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Altitude end2,172 ft
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Climb1 mile
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Descent-5,354 ft
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Grade max-90%
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Grade min63%
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Distance climb15 miles
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Distance down13 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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