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3,776 ft
Distance
316 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:14:15
Avg time
302 ft
Altitude change
427 ft
Altitude min
738 ft
Altitude max
436 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
8%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
37.7%
Grade min
3,074 ft
Distance climb
420 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:14:15
Avg time

The Grind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Taichung
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #259672 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110495 in E-Biking
    • #155644 in Trail Running
    • #151757 in Hiking
    • #4629 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022

Starting along the river bed, the reaches a set of switchback to let you know the progressively grinding climb up is starting. Reaching the middle of the climb more switchbacks let you know the progression of the grind is about to get grueling. Then the final set of mild switchbacks 3/4 of the way signal the chance to spin out your legs but it is still a wondering single track up the hill as you grind out your last bit of energy.

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Jan 7, 2023 @ 7:09am
Jan 7, 2023
 No bee sign now
Jul 16, 2022 @ 8:44pm
Jul 16, 2022
 Toward the top of the climb at the slow tree zig zag, sweet bees have taken over and ATTACH. Their bite is like fire! Since the start of June...
May 21, 2022 @ 5:10pm
May 21, 2022
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Grind

        ▼ Where is The Grind located?
        The Grind is located in Taichung, Taiwan. It is part of the Taichung trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 24.1672, 120.56123.
        ▼ How hard is The Grind?
        The Grind is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Grind?
        The Grind has 316 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 427 ft to 738 ft.
        ▼ Is The Grind a point to point trail?
        The Grind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Grind?
        The Grind is 3,776 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Grind?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Grind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Grind?
        The estimated time to ride The Grind is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 3,776 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is The Grind?
        The Grind is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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