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2.2 miles
Distance
234 ft
Climb
-231 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
8,368 ft
Altitude min
8,368 ft
Altitude start
8,369 ft
Altitude end
-22.9%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,217 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
Mud Lake is a great beginner area for new riders. The trails are wide, fairly smooth, no exposure and each loop is about a mile long. And as an added bonus, the trails wind through a pine forest around a scenic pond. In July, this is a great area for columbine flowers.
The gpx route starts at the parking lot and makes a figure 8 but feel free to loop to your heart's content. If you are looking for more advanced mileage, take a right on Caribou Ranch Link and head up Chickadee and down Sherwood for tight, fast, flowy fun.
Detailed Description
Mud Lake Loops is a 2 mile popular easy route located near Nederland Colorado. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 234 ft with a max elevation of 8,566 ft then descends -231 ft.
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Stats
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Distance2 miles
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Avg time1 hr 0 min
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Altitude min8,368 ft
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Altitude start8,368 ft
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Altitude end8,369 ft
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Climb234 ft
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Descent-231 ft
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Grade max-22.9%
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Grade min15.8%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down5,217 ft
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Distance flat679 ft
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