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8.9 miles
Distance
1,101 ft
Climb
-1,095 ft
Descent
1,182 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
315 ft
Altitude min
315 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-30.8%
Grade max
48%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,704 ft
Distance flat
Popular route that includes a gradual rocky climb up North Rim with great views, then a fun DH down B trail and return on Middle Trail. Many people also do Lower Trail as well on the return.
Detailed Description
Rodney's XC Loop is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate race route located near Chico California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,101 ft with a max elevation of 1,182 ft then descends -1,095 ft.
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Avg time1 hr 30 min
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Altitude min315 ft
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Altitude start315 ft
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Altitude end322 ft
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Climb1,101 ft
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Descent-1,095 ft
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Grade max-30.8%
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Grade min48%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat3,704 ft
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Trails in Route
| 4,281 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 4 miles |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Slow And Steady | Mountain Biking North Rim Trail, Chico CA
trail: North Rim Trail
17:57 | 70 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jul 15, 2025
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Butte - Exploring MTB trails in all 58 counties of California
trail: Middle Trail
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Jan 25, 2022
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