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18.1 miles
Distance
3,222 ft
Climb
-3,214 ft
Descent
2,577 ft
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
776 ft
Altitude min
1,634 ft
Altitude start
1,644 ft
Altitude end
-77.5%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
4,206 ft
Distance flat
The Flow Trail is one of the best-known trails in Santa Cruz. It's 3.5 miles of fast, flowy downhill fun. Add another lap on Braille and get the best that Soquel Demonstration has to offer. It's a big day, though, so be prepared for 19 miles in the saddle and about 3,500 ft of climbing
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Flow/Braille Double Lap is a 18 mile popular intermediate route located near Santa Cruz California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 3,222 ft with a max elevation of 2,577 ft then descends -3,214 ft.
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Distance18 miles
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Avg time2 hr 19 min
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Altitude change9 ft
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Altitude min776 ft
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Altitude start1,634 ft
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Altitude end1,644 ft
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Climb3,222 ft
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Descent-3,214 ft
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Grade max-77.5%
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Grade min25.5%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat4,206 ft
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