18.8 miles
Distance
3,296 ft
Climb
-3,336 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
Recommended route for "A Crested Butte classic". More content about this route available:
https://crestedbuttemountainbike.com/rides/intermediate-reno-flag-bear-deadmans-mountain-bike-loop/
https://travelcrestedbutte.com/crested-butte-mountain-biking-reno-flag-bear-deadman/
Detailed Description
Reno / Flag / Bear / Deadman's Gulch is a 19 mile popular expert route located near Crested Butte Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 3,296 ft with a max elevation of 11,146 ft then descends -3,336 ft.
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14 Reviews & Comments
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gunnyhoney
(Oct 20, 2020 at 14:44)
Trail Bear Creek
Dirt bikes allowed on flag, bear, deadmans, rosebud, and cement trails
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hi-dr-nick
Reporter (May 27, 2020 at 18:52)
Trail Deadmans Gulch
The switchbacks are rowdy and rad, not destroyed at all.
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hi-dr-nick
Reporter (May 27, 2020 at 18:52)
Trail Deadmans Gulch
The switchbacks are rowdy and rad, not destroyed at all.
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hi-dr-nick
Reporter (May 27, 2020 at 18:52)
Trail Deadmans Gulch
The switchbacks are rowdy and rad, not destroyed at all.
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lkfiluta6
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:04)
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Deadmans Gulch
Horrible long steep loose rocky climb to a bunch of switchbacks destroyed by motos. Climb definitely not worth the ragged descent.
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lkfiluta6
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:04)
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Deadmans Gulch
Horrible long steep loose rocky climb to a bunch of switchbacks destroyed by motos. Climb definitely not worth the ragged descent.
[Reply]
lkfiluta6
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:04)
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Deadmans Gulch
Horrible long steep loose rocky climb to a bunch of switchbacks destroyed by motos. Climb definitely not worth the ragged descent.
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lkfiluta6
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:02)
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:02)
Trail Bear Creek
Short but grunty climb to Bear Creek downhill. Much steeper in spots than Reno.
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lkfiluta6
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:01)
(Aug 6, 2019 at 18:01)
Trail Italian Creek Rd.
Long climb to Flag with a few steep spots but very doable, just long. Don't read MTB Project description.
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Altitude change-40 ft
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Altitude min9,440 ft
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Altitude start9,489 ft
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Altitude end9,449 ft
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Grade max-49.7%
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Grade min47.7%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat2,913 ft
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My Favorite Backcountry (Mountain Biking) Loop In Crested Butte.
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My Favorite Backcountry (Mountain Biking) Loop In Crested Butte.
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