5.5 miles
Distance
732 ft
Climb
-678 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
53 ft
Altitude change
6,466 ft
Altitude min
6,466 ft
Altitude start
6,519 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
28%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,283 ft
Distance flat

Fun loop you should be able to complete within 1 hour from the Vantiv office or 8th ave/Carbon Junction parking lots.

Detailed Description
Vantiv Lunch Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Durango Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 732 ft with a max elevation of 7,179 ft then descends -678 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    55 min 12 sec
  • Altitude change
    53 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,466 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,466 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,519 ft
  • Climb
    732 ft
  • Descent
    -678 ft
  • Grade
    0.2%
  • Grade max
    -19.5%
  • Grade min
    28%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,283 ft

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