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8.1 miles
Distance
626 ft
Climb
-625 ft
Descent
4,299 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
3,758 ft
Altitude min
3,765 ft
Altitude start
3,766 ft
Altitude end
-25.7%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,884 ft
Distance flat
One Section is a black diamond, but can easily be walked.
Most of the outer section of upper Gem, prioritizing easy uphill via the fire road and fun downhill on the more popular trails.
Detailed Description
Upper Gem Orbital Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Hurricane Utah. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 626 ft with a max elevation of 4,299 ft then descends -625 ft.
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Altitude min3,758 ft
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Altitude start3,765 ft
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Altitude end3,766 ft
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Climb626 ft
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Descent-625 ft
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Grade max-25.7%
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Grade min19.5%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2,884 ft
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Trails in Route
| 3,671 ft | |||||
| 1,627 ft | |||||
| 1,598 ft | |||||
| 226 ft | |||||
| 197 ft | |||||
| 1,450 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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