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10.5 miles
Distance
1,234 ft
Climb
-1,231 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
4,703 ft
Altitude min
4,737 ft
Altitude start
4,741 ft
Altitude end
-29%
Grade max
32.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Copper Chimera offers the shortest access to the High Ore and Motherlode ridgelines, spectacular views of the Gallatin Valley, and a ripping downhill.
Detailed Description
Copper Chimera is a 10 mile intermediate race route located near Three Forks Montana. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 1,234 ft with a max elevation of 5,409 ft then descends -1,231 ft.
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time1 hr 33 min
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Altitude min4,703 ft
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Altitude start4,737 ft
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Altitude end4,741 ft
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Climb1,234 ft
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Descent-1,231 ft
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Grade max-29%
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Grade min32.2%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
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Race DateSaturday May 31, 2025 at 05:00am
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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