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76.8 miles
Distance
19,263 ft
Climb
-19,256 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
4,780 ft
Altitude min
4,780 ft
Altitude start
4,787 ft
Altitude end
-88.6%
Grade max
98.1%
Grade min
34 miles
Distance climb
40 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Bike / hike loop starting and finishing at Orson smith. Certain sections are HIKE ONLY (wilderness), others are hike likely (grade on climb). Loop designed to be a bike / hike ultimate adventure around some of the most iconic peaks/trails between LCC and AF canyon.
Detailed Description
Wasatch adventure loop is a 77 mile moderately popular expert route located near Sandy Utah. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction. This route includes 28 trails. This route climbs 19,263 ft with a max elevation of 10,830 ft then descends -19,256 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Nov 20, 2023)
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Stats
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Distance77 miles
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Avg time28 hr 9 min
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Altitude min4,780 ft
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Altitude start4,780 ft
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Altitude end4,787 ft
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Climb4 miles
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Descent-19,256 ft
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Grade max-88.6%
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Grade min98.1%
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Distance climb34 miles
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Distance down40 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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Other Activities
- Hike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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