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4.7 miles
Distance
742 ft
Climb
-738 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
7,365 ft
Altitude min
7,365 ft
Altitude start
7,369 ft
Altitude end
-67.5%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,753 ft
Distance flat
Start on Salamander Flats riding up and around to Pine Hollow, following Ridge Trail down to the Ridge Connector and back to Salamander Flats down.
Detailed Description
Salamander Flats Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near American Fork Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 742 ft with a max elevation of 7,965 ft then descends -738 ft.
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Avg time1 hr 2 min
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Altitude min7,365 ft
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Altitude start7,365 ft
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Altitude end7,369 ft
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Climb742 ft
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Descent-738 ft
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Grade max-67.5%
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Grade min30.1%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat2,753 ft
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,310 ft | |||||
| 2,083 ft | |||||
| 1,302 ft | |||||
| 1,266 ft | |||||
| 971 ft | |||||
| 1 mile |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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