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27.0 miles
Distance
2,712 ft
Climb
-2,599 ft
Descent
826 ft
High Point
112 ft
Altitude change
372 ft
Altitude min
693 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-101.5%
Grade max
62.8%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
15 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Attempt this if you are confident in your abilities, and your fitness, there are multiple road crossings so be aware of cars and trucks.
Tough loop around Smiths Gully. Good fun and includes most of Smith Gullies best trails.
Detailed Description
Tough Smiths Loop is a 27 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Panton Hill. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 2,712 ft with a max elevation of 826 ft then descends -2,599 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Dec 18, 2020)
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Stats
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Distance27 miles
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Avg time59 min 1 sec
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Altitude min372 ft
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Altitude start693 ft
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Altitude end807 ft
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Climb2,712 ft
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Descent-2,599 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-101.5%
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Grade min62.8%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down15 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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AKAHard Smiths Loop
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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