17.4 miles
Distance
2,870 ft
Climb
-2,884 ft
Descent
3,515 ft
High Point
-14 ft
Altitude change
2,412 ft
Altitude min
2,654 ft
Altitude start
2,641 ft
Altitude end
-35.9%
Grade max
39.4%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
4,728 ft
Distance flat

Out and back Squirrel Gap

Detailed Description
Squirrel Gap is a 17 mile moderately popular expert route located near Mills River North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 2,870 ft with a max elevation of 3,515 ft then descends -2,884 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Altitude change
    -14 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,412 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,654 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,641 ft
  • Climb
    2,870 ft
  • Descent
    -2,884 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.9%
  • Grade min
    39.4%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,728 ft

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