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2,493 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
663 ft
High Point
-36 ft
Altitude change
552 ft
Altitude min
588 ft
Altitude start
551 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-48.6%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
965 ft
Distance climb
1,247 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
full-face and protection recommended
Technical part of the trail, jumps, and berms, big rocks and steep downhills next to few cliffs. The trail goes next to the creek that fills the lake, beautiful Landscapes
Detailed Description
Rattlesnake Loop is a 2,493 ft popular expert route located near Madera California. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 104 ft with a max elevation of 663 ft then descends -136 ft.
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Sierra Free Packers (BCHC)
since 1990
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Stats
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Distance2,493 ft
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Avg time16 min 26 sec
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Altitude min552 ft
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Altitude start588 ft
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Altitude end551 ft
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Climb104 ft
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Descent-136 ft
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Grade-1.4%
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Grade max-48.6%
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Grade min39.1%
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Distance climb965 ft
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Distance down1,247 ft
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Distance flat282 ft
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Probably the best section of Hensley for sure!
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Trails in Route
| 3,921 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,173 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeDH, AM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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Mountain Biking the Buck Ridge Loop @ Hensley Lake
trail: Buck Ridge Loop
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Mountain Biking the Buck Ridge Loop @ Hensley Lake
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