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3.9 miles
Distance
551 ft
Climb
-550 ft
Descent
759 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
568 ft
Altitude min
609 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-29.4%
Grade max
37.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,870 ft
Distance flat
Proposed 2025 XC Club champs route
Detailed Description
XCO Race Loop is a 4 mile intermediate race route located near New Plymouth. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 551 ft with a max elevation of 759 ft then descends -550 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 8, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance4 miles
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Avg time47 min 18 sec
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Altitude min568 ft
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Altitude start609 ft
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Altitude end610 ft
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Climb551 ft
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Descent-550 ft
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Grade max-29.4%
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Grade min37.2%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1,870 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 482 ft | |||||
| 1,037 ft |
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Directions
- Bike north on Track the Ripper.
- Continue for 100 meters.
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![Trail To do On Repeat - Track The Ripper | New...]()
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Trail To do On Repeat - Track The Ripper | New Plymouth, Taranaki
trail: Track the Ripper
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Jan 20, 2024
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Stumpy's Revenge Trail | New Plymouth, Taranaki
trail: Fantail
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