Cathedral Valley Loop route

Name: Cathedral Valley Loop
Address: Torrey, UT

near Torrey, UT

72.7 miles

Distance

4,162 ft

Climb

-4,184 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

-22 ft

Altitude change

4,620 ft

Altitude min

4,715 ft

Altitude start

4,692 ft

Altitude end

-34.6%

Grade max

45.5%

Grade min

33 miles

Distance climb

32 miles

Distance down

8 miles

Distance flat

The Cathedral Valley Loop is a great overnight bikepacking adventure through the remote and rugged northern region of Capitol Reef National Park. The route follows sandy doubletrack up to Cathedral Valley Campground and then descends down through beautiful Cathedral Valley, known for its giant monoliths. The full loop is about 72 miles with no water sources.

Detailed Description

Cathedral Valley Loop is a 73 mile less popular intermediate route located near Torrey Utah. This mountain bike primary route. This route climbs 4,162 ft with a max elevation of 7,012 ft then descends -4,184 ft.

Stats

Distance

73 miles
Altitude min

4,620 ft
Altitude start

4,715 ft
Altitude end

4,692 ft
Climb

4,162 ft
Descent

-4,184 ft
Grade max

-34.6%
Grade min

45.5%
Distance climb

33 miles
Distance down

32 miles
Distance flat

8 miles

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Boulder Mountain-East Slope
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Loop
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