10.8 miles
Distance
2,134 ft
Climb
-2,484 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-350 ft
Altitude change
5,450 ft
Altitude min
5,800 ft
Altitude start
5,449 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-58.4%
Grade max
52.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,897 ft
Distance flat

Originally from Chris P.
Shuttle riot starting from horsetooth parking lot ending in swan Johnson trail head parking lot

Detailed Description
Magic mountain is a 11 mile popular expert route located near Fort Collins Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 2,134 ft with a max elevation of 6,927 ft then descends -2,484 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 51 min
  • Altitude change
    -350 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,450 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,800 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,449 ft
  • Climb
    2,134 ft
  • Descent
    -2,484 ft
  • Grade
    -0.6%
  • Grade max
    -58.4%
  • Grade min
    52.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,897 ft

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