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4.5 miles
Distance
741 ft
Climb
-803 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-63 ft
Altitude change
6,891 ft
Altitude min
6,954 ft
Altitude start
6,893 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
32.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,348 ft
Distance flat
Try out the brand new LOV Connection Trail. This Route takes you from the Arroyo Drive Parking Lot trailhead, up 3rd Gulch, across LOV Connection and down Abrams Gulch - the lower exit.
Detailed Description
LOV Connection Route is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Eagle Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 741 ft with a max elevation of 7,334 ft then descends -803 ft.
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Distance5 miles
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Avg time1 hr 42 min
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Altitude change-63 ft
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Altitude min6,891 ft
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Altitude start6,954 ft
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Altitude end6,893 ft
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Climb741 ft
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Descent-803 ft
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Grade-0.3%
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Grade max-25.6%
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Grade min32.4%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1,348 ft
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Eagle Ranch MTB trail - "Abram's Ridge" east end
trail: Abrams Ridge
4:30 | 49 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 15, 2025
Eagle Ranch MTB trail - "Abram's Gulch Connector"
trail: Abrams Gulch Connector
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Aug 15, 2025
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