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3.2 miles
Distance
292 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
4,708 ft
High Point
25 ft
Altitude change
4,589 ft
Altitude min
4,589 ft
Altitude start
4,613 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,242 ft
Distance flat
A short an easy route for all to enjoy.
Detailed Description
Tortoise Route is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Vaalwater. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 292 ft with a max elevation of 4,708 ft then descends -265 ft.
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Altitude change25 ft
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Altitude min4,589 ft
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Altitude start4,589 ft
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Altitude end4,613 ft
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Climb292 ft
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Descent-265 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-23.5%
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Grade min14.7%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat4,242 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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eBike Allowed
Directions
- Walk north.
- Continue for 200 meters.
- Turn left onto Sunset.
- Continue for 2 kilometers.
- Keep right to stay on Sunset.
- Continue for 2 kilometers.
- Turn right onto Northern Access Road.
- Continue for 600 meters.
- Bear right.
- Continue for 100 meters.
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| status | trail | date | condition | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 23, 2021 @ 3:20pm Apr 23, 2021 | Ideal conditions. Come ride! |
- By inusdp & contributors
- #58292 - 400 views
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