22.9 miles
Distance
2,185 ft
Climb
-2,683 ft
Descent
1,247 ft
High Point
-497 ft
Altitude change
51 ft
Altitude min
876 ft
Altitude start
381 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-36.3%
Grade max
82.6%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

2020 Half Arch Archipelago Route

Detailed Description
2020 Half Arch is a 23 mile popular intermediate route located near San Diego California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 2,185 ft with a max elevation of 1,247 ft then descends -2,683 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    23 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 55 min
  • Altitude change
    -497 ft
  • Altitude min
    51 ft
  • Altitude start
    876 ft
  • Altitude end
    381 ft
  • Climb
    2,185 ft
  • Descent
    -2,683 ft
  • Grade
    -0.4%
  • Grade max
    -36.3%
  • Grade min
    82.6%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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