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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyWhite (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, DJ
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonOctober to February
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Global Ranking#28696 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
Words by the guys at McMurdo Station:
The Ob Hill Loop trail takes you out to Cape Armitage and around the back side of Observation Hill (see Ob Hill trail description) via a land route. Peace and solitude are experienced as you approach Cape Armitage from either direction.
Route
The Ob Hill Loop trail begins with a road walk at either end. You can access the trail from the road to Scott Base (just off the road as it begins a climb towards Ob Hill) or you may access by walking past Crary and the Helo Pad, across the pedestrian bridge and then by following the road as it climbs back up towards Ob Hill.
The trail is 1.37 miles long and the total loop distance is 2.7 miles. The trail can be walked in either direction with a steep climb as you approach the side slope behind Ob Hill. Care should be used if snow has covered the trail particularly in this area. The trail is marked by red sleeved bamboo poles.
Current Hazards
There is a steep side slope behind Ob Hill. Snow collects on the trail and can cause hazardous footing. Please report any trail hazards. The trail is located where lichens and other small plant life grows in the summer months. To minimize environmental impact users should remain on the designated trail at all times.
Access Info
You can access the trail from the road to Scott Base (just off the road as it begins a climb towards Ob Hill) or you may access by walking past Crary and the Helo Pad, across the pedestrian bridge and then by following the road as it climbs back up towards Ob Hill.
This trail is unsanctioned.
More Stats for Observation Hill Loop mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change149 ft
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Altitude min38 ft
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Altitude start353 ft
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Altitude end502 ft
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Grade1.961%
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Grade max-32.527%
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Grade min32.797%
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Distance climb4,374 ft
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Distance down3,190 ft
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Distance flat57 ft
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