10.7 miles
Distance
1,172 ft
Climb
-1,176 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
7,038 ft
Altitude min
7,098 ft
Altitude start
7,093 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

This 11 mile loop is a great tour of the RAT Trails. It's easy to make the loop longer or shorter

Detailed Description
Rat Pack Loop is a 11 mile popular intermediate route located near Ridgway Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,172 ft with a max elevation of 7,612 ft then descends -1,176 ft.
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COPMOBA - Ridgway Area Trails Chapter (www.ridgwayareatrails.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 29 min
  • Altitude change
    -4 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,038 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,098 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,093 ft
  • Climb
    1,172 ft
  • Descent
    -1,176 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -31%
  • Grade min
    25.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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