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9.2 miles
Distance
1,029 ft
Climb
-1,051 ft
Descent
501 ft
High Point
-22 ft
Altitude change
236 ft
Altitude min
500 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
-37.1%
Grade max
47.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4,948 ft
Distance flat
The Tank Loop is a great introduction to Plenty Gorge MTB trails, suitable for all riders. The trail starts and ends at the "Tank".
Detailed Description
PGMTB Tank Loop is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Melbourne. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,029 ft with a max elevation of 501 ft then descends -1,051 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 4, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Avg time1 hr 27 min
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Altitude min236 ft
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Altitude start500 ft
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Altitude end479 ft
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Climb1,029 ft
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Descent-1,051 ft
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Grade max-37.1%
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Grade min47.5%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat4,948 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 1,220 ft | |||||
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| 2,408 ft | |||||
| 4,386 ft | |||||
| 3,901 ft | |||||
| 1,690 ft | |||||
| 3,471 ft |
Details
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Other Activities
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingEasy
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Plenty Gorge MTB - Hole in the Fence to River
trail: Morning Glory
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Sep 22, 2020
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Plenty Gorge MTB - Middle Section
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