17.8 miles
Distance
3,214 ft
Climb
-3,218 ft
Descent
2,577 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
777 ft
Altitude min
1,646 ft
Altitude start
1,644 ft
Altitude end
-70.4%
Grade max
28.6%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
3,281 ft
Distance flat

Demo Flow to Braille route

Detailed Description
Flow and Braille is a 18 mile popular intermediate route located near Santa Cruz California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 3,214 ft with a max elevation of 2,577 ft then descends -3,218 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    18 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 21 min
  • Altitude change
    -4 ft
  • Altitude min
    777 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,646 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,644 ft
  • Climb
    3,214 ft
  • Descent
    -3,218 ft
  • Grade max
    -70.4%
  • Grade min
    28.6%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,281 ft

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