7.8 miles
Distance
1,152 ft
Climb
-1,156 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
4,862 ft
Altitude min
4,869 ft
Altitude start
4,865 ft
Altitude end
-38.9%
Grade max
34.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,177 ft
Distance flat

One of my favorite rides that makes use of some of the newer flow trails at Valley Vista, and includes the best climbing trail linked to the best downhill speed trails above Valley Vista

Detailed Description
VV-8 is a 8 mile popular expert route located near Pleasant Grove Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,152 ft with a max elevation of 5,853 ft then descends -1,156 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 23 min
  • Altitude min
    4,862 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,869 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,865 ft
  • Climb
    1,152 ft
  • Descent
    -1,156 ft
  • Grade max
    -38.9%
  • Grade min
    34.4%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,177 ft

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