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7.7 miles
Distance
961 ft
Climb
-966 ft
Descent
2,373 ft
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
1,852 ft
Altitude min
2,373 ft
Altitude start
2,369 ft
Altitude end
-28.8%
Grade max
39.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,360 ft
Distance flat
Trails are unsigned. Not all trails shown on this route are included on the Trailforks app as of May, 2021.
This ride is a good introduction to the High Drive Bluffs Trail System beginning at the 57th Ave Trailhead and generally sticks to singletrack trail. This loop is intended to be intuitive (for the most part) and can be used as the basis for adding additional loops and extensions and keeps the steep climbing to a minimum. Starting at the 57th Ave Trailhead also provides the benefit of avoiding some of the steeper side hill trails that typify the north end of the trail system which are often more popular with hikers.
Detailed Description
Short Bluffs Loop is a 8 mile moderately popular easy route located near Spokane Washington. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 961 ft with a max elevation of 2,373 ft then descends -966 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 17, 2023)
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time1 hr 34 min
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Altitude change-5 ft
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Altitude min1,852 ft
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Altitude start2,373 ft
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Altitude end2,369 ft
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Climb961 ft
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Descent-966 ft
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Grade max-28.8%
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Grade min39.5%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat4,360 ft
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