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3.0 miles
Distance
550 ft
Climb
-531 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
18 ft
Altitude change
4,954 ft
Altitude min
5,162 ft
Altitude start
5,180 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-32.6%
Grade max
35.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
988 ft
Distance flat
Despite the remote (for the South Hills) start point, this is a good quick lap that provides a more interesting ride than loops of comparable length at lower elevations. Rather than a sustained climb, there are a few punchy climbs with rock outcrops here and there. This is a great loop for an older dog. This also makes a good warm-up before descending Entertainment Trail after a Trail Rider shuttle to Arrowroot Drive.
Detailed Description
Upper Mount Ascension is a 3 mile popular intermediate route located near Colorado Springs Colorado. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 550 ft with a max elevation of 5,361 ft then descends -531 ft.
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Avg time42 min 13 sec
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Altitude min4,954 ft
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Altitude start5,162 ft
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Altitude end5,180 ft
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Climb550 ft
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Descent-531 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-32.6%
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Grade min35.4%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat988 ft
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