13.6 miles
Distance
1,999 ft
Climb
-1,996 ft
Descent
1,826 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
1,463 ft
Altitude min
1,464 ft
Altitude start
1,467 ft
Altitude end
-34.2%
Grade max
41.3%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Hard climbing route with most of the difficult stuff on it.

Detailed Description
Penance is a 14 mile moderately popular expert route located near Casa Grande Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,999 ft with a max elevation of 1,826 ft then descends -1,996 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 45 min
  • Altitude min
    1,463 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,464 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,467 ft
  • Climb
    1,999 ft
  • Descent
    -1,996 ft
  • Grade max
    -34.2%
  • Grade min
    41.3%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Ridge3 miles
Meditation351 ft
Ridge1 mile
Grim Reaper(North)3,107 ft
Penny Lane745 ft
Spine Decline1,463 ft
Sun One3,432 ft
Defibrillator2,323 ft
Max Heart Rate919 ft
Descent1,450 ft
Rock and Roll1,575 ft

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    3
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Sun One
    Jan 11, 2026 @ 3:50pm (America/Phoenix)
    Jan 11, 2026
    Not sure why this trail does not have a Blue rating. Certainly no easier than Ridge Trail, especially with its STEEP climb sections. I meant to ride north to south, but missed the turn off and ended up doing it south to north. Tough up, fun down.
    Penny Lane
    Jan 11, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/Phoenix)
    Jan 11, 2026
    Trails in good shape after two days of rain. Rocky but fun!
    Grim Reaper(North)
    Oct 20, 2025 @ 5:03pm (America/Phoenix)
    Oct 20, 2025
    Ridge
    Oct 20, 2025 @ 4:59pm (America/Phoenix)
    Oct 20, 2025
    Rock and Roll
    Jan 30, 2024 @ 9:39am
    Jan 30, 2024
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