35.9 miles
Distance
2,102 ft
Climb
-2,502 ft
Descent
2,771 ft
High Point
This is the route for the 2017 Prickly Pedal. I downloaded this from the website and am using it as a ride plan for this weekend. Pre-riding ... never a bad thing, amIright?
source: About the Race
Detailed Description
Prickly Pedal 2017 Course is a 36 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Cave Creek Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 2,102 ft with a max elevation of 2,771 ft then descends -2,502 ft.
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypePoint to Point
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Avg time4 hr 51 min
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Altitude change-398 ft
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Altitude min1,400 ft
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Altitude start2,132 ft
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Altitude end1,736 ft
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Grade-0.2%
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Grade max-31.4%
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Grade min30.8%
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Distance climb12 miles
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Distance down16 miles
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Distance flat8 miles
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Maricopa Trail - Cave Creek - New River, Arizona - Dust Or Bust MTB
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