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2.3 miles
Distance
-951 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-953 ft
Altitude change
4,735 ft
Altitude min
5,687 ft
Altitude start
4,734 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-49.3%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
Max Gnar is a triple trial conglomerate of Free Lunch, Pucker-Up, and Moto, though there is a very brief segment of the Tabeguache Trail called "Widowmaker Hill" Max Gnar is the 3rd stage of the local race called The Grand Enduro.
Max Gnar starts with Free Lunch. A violent bike breaking terrain with lots of sketch drops is on the menu for this ride. Free Lunch has cost me more money in component repair than any other trail I've ever ridden. Hence the name, Free Lunch, because there is no such thing. Bring some spare parts and be prepared to fix a flat, because this trail wants only you finest riding and most durable parts. Expect 3 to 4 6ft. drops and chunky flat sections.
Pucker Up brings in my favorite section of Max Gnar as this is mostly downhill and doesn't require any pedaling until the end. Drops, step ups, and isolated tight techy bits are what you can expect. When you master the lines, this is a trail that will never get old. Speaking of lines, there is a final sketchy line at the end called the Cathedral Drop.
Moto, wraps up Max Gnar. Unlike the previous two trails of straight chunk and jank, Moto is going to give you a chance at fast and flowy conclusion with just a few drops that can be bypassed. The most important bit of information I can give you is to not ride this when wet. It won't last long Moto also takes longer than other trails in the area to dry out. Finish the ride at the foot of Bentonite Hill and the junction of Tabeguache.
Detailed Description
Max Gnar is a 2 mile extreme race route located near Grand Junction Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route with a max elevation of 5,687 ft then descends -951 ft.
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Stats
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Distance2 miles
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Avg time1 hr 17 min
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Altitude change-953 ft
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Altitude min4,735 ft
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Altitude start5,687 ft
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Altitude end4,734 ft
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Descent-951 ft
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Grade-7.9%
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Grade max-49.3%
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Grade min3.9%
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Distance climb33 ft
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat148 ft
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Moto Drop in Variant
trail: Moto
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Oct 9, 2025
A fun alternate line dropping into one of the most fun DH trails in the Lunch Loop Trail System
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Hugged a rock!
trail: Free Lunch
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Aug 1, 2024
My friend recorded me crash on this 3 foot drop lol
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