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9.8 miles
Distance
1,805 ft
Climb
-1,812 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-8 ft
Altitude change
6,671 ft
Altitude min
6,692 ft
Altitude start
6,686 ft
Altitude end
-41.7%
Grade max
173.3%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,435 ft
Distance flat
Nice loop up a fire road then on to a beautiful section of the TRT with a stop at Watson Lake on the way. Single track and a fast downhill at the end.
Detailed Description
Watson Lake Loop is a 10 mile moderately popular expert route located near Carnelian Bay California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,805 ft with a max elevation of 7,882 ft then descends -1,812 ft.
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time1 hr 12 min
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Altitude change-8 ft
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Altitude min6,671 ft
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Altitude start6,692 ft
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Altitude end6,686 ft
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Climb1,805 ft
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Descent-1,812 ft
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Grade max-41.7%
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Grade min173.3%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat3,435 ft
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