8.4 miles
Distance
1,934 ft
Climb
-1,906 ft
Descent
1,853 ft
High Point
7 ft
Altitude change
1,260 ft
Altitude min
1,260 ft
Altitude start
1,266 ft
Altitude end
-42.5%
Grade max
89.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Glendale Sports Complex loop

Detailed Description
Glendale Sports Complex Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near La Canada Flintridge California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,934 ft with a max elevation of 1,853 ft then descends -1,906 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Feb 17, 2025)
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Mount Wilson Bicycling Association (mwba.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 26 min
  • Altitude change
    7 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,260 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,260 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,266 ft
  • Climb
    1,934 ft
  • Descent
    -1,906 ft
  • Grade max
    -42.5%
  • Grade min
    89.3%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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