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7.9 miles
Distance
465 ft
Climb
-466 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
5,822 ft
Altitude min
5,925 ft
Altitude start
5,925 ft
Altitude end
-26.2%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
A quickie 7 mile loop with all the views and the fun DH section on Big Chief.
Adaptive Info:
Adaptive riders will probably need help on Great Pyramid
source: The UNPavement
Detailed Description
Quickie Dead Horse Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Moab Utah. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 465 ft with a max elevation of 6,021 ft then descends -466 ft.
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time1 hr 12 min
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Altitude min5,822 ft
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Altitude start5,925 ft
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Altitude end5,925 ft
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Climb465 ft
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Descent-466 ft
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Grade max-26.2%
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Grade min21.7%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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| 3,009 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 4 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,009 ft |
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Riding E-Mountain Bikes at Dead Horse Point State Park | Full Trail Map & Overlooks
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